The Norwegian film "Dreams" won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.

The Golden Bear at the Berlinale was awarded to the Norwegian film "Dreams" (Drømmer). It is the second installment of a trilogy by director Dag Johan Haugerud. The first part, "Sex," was screened in Berlin, while the third part, "Love," was shown at the Venice Film Festival. The director swapped the second and third parts to confuse the audience as much as possible. However, it didn't work. He created a nuanced and transparent portrayal of family, love, and jealousy. The film tells the story of a girl who is in love with her teacher. She narrates the entire story in a diary, which they plan to publish later.

It’s worth noting that this year, 19 films competed for the festival's top prize. Among them was the only documentary, "The Time Tape" by Kateryna Hornostai. Unfortunately, the prize went unawarded, but there were many "bears" given out, and only Hornostai managed to give birth to a son during the festival. Together with the editing director Nikon Romanchuk, they are taking home the first-ever Berlinale Baby.

Additionally, it's important to mention that Kateryna Hornostai is no stranger to the Berlinale. Previously, she showcased her film "Stop-Zemlia" here (though not in the main competition), which won the Crystal Bear awarded by the youth jury of the Generation 14plus program.

Winners of the Berlinale 2025:

Golden Bear – Drømmer ("Dreams") by Dag Johan Haugerud.

The Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Achievement went to French director and screenwriter Lucile Hadžihalilović for the film La Tour de Glace ("The Ice Tower"). One of the lead roles was played by Marion Cotillard, who, as a capricious movie star, becomes an idol for an orphan girl (Clara Pacini).

The Silver Bear for Best Screenplay went to Romania. It was awarded to Radu Jude for the tragicomedy Kontinental '25 ("Continental 25"). The film tells the story of how a female bailiff evicts a homeless old man from illegally occupied housing, leading him to commit suicide. This event turns the life of the main character upside down.

"I'm a bad screenwriter, and it's funny that I received this prize," said Radu Jude while accepting congratulations. He called for solidarity among filmmakers and addressed his German colleagues. "Tomorrow you have elections. And I hope they go in such a way that next year we won't open the festival with the film 'Triumph of the Will' by Leni Riefenstahl," said the director, who will also be remembered for the inscription 'Fuck Putin + Trump' on his official portrait in the festival palace foyer.

The Silver Bear for Best Supporting Actor was awarded to Andrew Scott for his role in Richard Linklater's film Blue Moon ("Blue Moon"). This drama was one of the audience favorites at the festival.

The Silver Bear for Best Leading Role went to Rose Byrne, the Australian actress who starred in the film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You ("If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You"). This film combines horror and black comedy, depicting the daily life of a mother with a sick daughter.

The Silver Bear for Best Direction was awarded to Chinese director He Meng for the film Living the Land ("Life on Earth"). This family saga spans four generations of Chinese peasants.

The Jury Prize was awarded to the film El mensaje ("The Message") by Argentine director Iván Fund, a black-and-white road movie about a girl who can communicate with animals and relay their messages to their owners.

The Grand Jury Prize Silver Bear went to Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro for the film The Blue Trail ("The Blue Trail"). The film tells the story of elderly Teresa, who refuses to spend her remaining years in an old people's home and sets off on a dangerous journey through the Amazon rivers.