73rd Berlin International Film Festival

The 73rd annual Berlin International Film Festival, usually called the Berlinale (German pronunciation: [bɛʁliˈnaːlə] ⓘ), took place from 16 to 26 February 2023.

[7][8] On 21 February 2023, American filmmaker Steven Spielberg was presented with the Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement by Irish singer-songwriter Bono.

Rissenbeek said, "We're very pleased that with this year's poster, we can honour those whose curiosity, enthusiasm, and applause make the Berlinale a vibrant, inspiring, and joyful event.

"[18] The opening ceremony of the festival was held on 16 February with jury members and international and German stars walking the red carpet.

[1] The closing ceremony or award night was held on 25 February, hosted by the German radio and television presenter Hadnet Tesfai.

French documentary film On the Adamant, about a Paris daycare centre for people with mental disorders, by Nicolas Philibert won the Golden Bear.

Philibert asked in his acceptance speech if the jury members were "crazy"[19] and yet nevertheless thanked them, saying "that documentary can be considered to be cinema in its own right touches me deeply".

Sofía Otero, a nine-year-old girl was the winner of Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance for the role of eight-year-old Lucía in 20,000 Species of Bees.

Nicolas Philibert , with the Golden Bear on the red carpet in front of the Berlinale Palast
Managing Director, Mariëtte Rissenbeek and artistic director, Carlo Chatrian
Main Competition jury
Kristen Stewart , Jury President
Steven Spielberg during Berlinale Events
Nicolas Philibert, with the Golden Bear for On the Adamant
Christian Petzold, with the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize for Afire
Philippe Garrel, winner of the Silver Bear for Best Director
Sofía Otero, winner of the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance for 20,000 Species of Bees
Bas Devos, with the Best Film (Encounters) for Here
Tatiana Huezo , with the Berlinale Documentary Film Award for The Echo
Caroline Champetier , Berlinale Camera award for lifetime achievement award winner