The 5th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 24 June to 5 July 1955.

[1] This year's festival did not give any official jury prizes, instead awards were given by audience voting.

This continued until the FIAPF granted Berlin "A-Status" in 1956.

[2] The Golden Bear was awarded to The Rats by audience vote.

[3] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:[4] The following prizes were awarded by audience votes:[3]