The 62nd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 9 to 19 February 2012.

British film director Mike Leigh was the president of the jury.

[2] American actress Meryl Streep was presented with the Honorary Golden Bear on 14 February.

[5] The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[6] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear and Silver Bear awards:[7] The following prizes were awarded by the International Jury:[8] The Hollywood Reporter described the outcome as "a major upset".

"[9] Der Tagesspiegel criticised the outcome, "The jury shunned almost all the contemporary films that were admired or hotly debated at an otherwise pretty remarkable festival.