75th Berlin International Film Festival
Official festival poster | |
| Opening film | The Light by Tom Tykwer |
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| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Awards | Golden Bear: Dreams (Sex Love) |
| Artistic director | Tricia Tuttle |
| Festival date | Opening: 13 February 2025 Closing: 23 February 2025 |
| Website | www |
The 75th annual Berlin International Film Festival, usually called the Berlinale, took place between 13 and 23 February 2025 in Berlin, Germany. American filmmaker Todd Haynes was named the Jury President for the main competition. It marked the first edition of Tricia Tuttle as the festival's artistic director after Carlo Chatrian and Mariette Rissenbeek stepped down after the 2024 edition.
Dreams (Sex Love) directed by Dag Johan Haugerud won the Golden Bear. The Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize was awarded to The Blue Trail by Gabriel Mascaro. While the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance was awarded to Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.
The festival opened with German drama film The Light by Tom Tykwer. During the opening ceremony, British actress Tilda Swinton was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear.