69th Berlin International Film Festival
Festival poster | |
| Opening film | The Kindness of Strangers |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Synonyms |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Awards | Golden Bear: Synonyms |
| Festival date | 7–17 February 2019 |
| Website | http://www.berlinale.de |
The 69th annual Berlin International Film Festival took place from 7 to 17 February 2019. French actress Juliette Binoche served as the Jury President.
Lone Scherfig's drama film The Kindness of Strangers opened the festival. The Golden Bear was won by Israeli-French drama Synonyms directed by Nadav Lapid, which also served as the closing film of the festival.