The 8th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 27 June to 8 July 1958 with the Zoo Palast as the main venue.

[1] The festival was opened by then West Berlin's newly elected mayor Willy Brandt.

[2] The Golden Bear was awarded to Wild Strawberries directed by Ingmar Bergman.

[3] The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[4] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:[5] The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[3]