48th Berlin International Film Festival
Festival poster | |
| Opening film | The Boxer |
|---|---|
| Closing film | The Rainmaker |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Awards | Golden Bear: Central Station |
| No. of films | 351 films |
| Festival date | 11–22 February 1998 |
| Website | http://www.berlinale.de |
The 48th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 11 to 22 February 1998. The festival opened with the Irish film The Boxer by Jim Sheridan. Francis Ford Coppola's The Rainmaker was selected as the closing night film.
The Golden Bear was awarded to Central Station directed by Walter Salles. The retrospective was dedicated to Siodmak Bros., titled Siodmak Bros. Berlin – London – Paris – Hollywood was shown at the festival.