The 55th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 10 to 20 February 2005.

[3] The festival closed with Kinsey by Bill Condon.

[4] The Golden Bear was awarded to U-Carmen eKhayelitsha directed by Mark Dornford-May.

Locations, Settings, Spaces and was divided into five sections and a total of 45 films were shown at the festival.

[6] The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[7] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear and Silver Bear awards:[1] The following short films were selected:[8] The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[5][9]