The 7th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 21 June to 2 July 1957.

[1] The Golden Bear was awarded to 12 Angry Men directed by Sidney Lumet.

[2] The International Federation of Film Critics awarded FIPRESCI Award for the first time this year.

[1] The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[3] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:[4] The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[2]