69th Berlin International Film Festival

69th Berlin International Film Festival
Festival poster
Opening filmThe Kindness of Strangers
Closing filmSynonyms
LocationBerlin, Germany
Founded1951
AwardsGolden Bear: Synonyms
Festival date7–17 February 2019
Websitehttp://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.