The 45th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 9 to 22 February 1995.

[2] Israeli film programmer Lia van Leer was the Jury President for the main competition.

The Golden Bear was awarded to The Bait directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

[3] The retrospective dedicated to American actor Buster Keaton was shown at the festival.

[4] The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[5] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear and Silver Bear awards:[1] The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[3]