Golden Bear

Golden Bear
Goldener Bär (German)
2025 recipient: Dag Johan Haugerud
LocationBerlin
CountryGermany
Presented byBerlin International Film Festival
First award1951
WinnerDreams (Sex Love) by Dag Johan Haugerud
Websitewww.berlinale.de

The Golden Bear (German: Goldener Bär) is the highest prize awarded for the best film at the Berlin International Film Festival and is, along with the Palme d'Or and the Golden Lion, the most important international film festival award. The bear is the heraldic animal of Berlin, featured on both the coat of arms and flag of Berlin.