The 73rd Berlinale has come to an end and a documentary film has won the Golden Bear.
Many critic favorites like Past Lives and Totem went away empty-handed. After two years of COVID the festival is a success, the big stars are back on the red carpet.
Once again, the Berlinale has proven that it wants to explore the intersection between topicality, politics and cinema. 18 films competed for the Golden and Silver Bears. A total of productions from 19 countries were shown - 15 films celebrated their premiere in Berlin.
Berlinale 2023: The winners at a glance
Golden Bear for Best Film: "Sur l'Adamant"
Silver Bear, Grand Jury Prize: "Red Sky" by Christian Petzold
Silver Bear Jury Prize: “Mal Viver” by João Canijo
Silver Bear for Best Director: Philippe Garrel (“Le grand chariot”)
Silver Bear for Best Actor in a Leading Role: Sofia Otero (“20,000 especies de abejas”)
Silver Bear for Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Thea Ehrlich ("Until the End of the Night")
Silver Bear for Best Screenplay: "Music" by Angela Schanelec
Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Achievement in the Camera, Editing, Music, Costume or Set Design categories: "Disco Boy" by Hélène Louvart
The first winners of the 73rd Berlinale 2023 were announced even before the big award ceremony on February 25:
Steven Spielberg receives the Honorary Bear for his life's work
Panorama Audience Award 2023 for the best feature film: "Sira" by Apolline Traoré
Panorama Audience Award in the "Documentary" category: "Kokomo City" by D. Smith
Compass Perspective Prize: "Seven Winters in Tehran" by Steffi Niederzoll
