The 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival took place from 20 February to 1 March 2020.

[1][2] It was the first under the leadership of new Berlin Film Festival board: business administration director Mariette Rissenbeek and artistic director Carlo Chatrian.

[3] The festival opening gala was presented by actor Samuel Finzi, followed by the world premiere My Salinger Year, directed by Philippe Falardeau.

[4] The Golden Bear was awarded to the Iranian film There Is No Evil, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof.

In 2020, there were two Australian entries: Stateless and Mystery Road Series 2.