Berlinale 2025 Awards Honor 'Drømmer' and Showcase Political Tensions

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival concludes with Dag Johan Haugerud's 'Drømmer' winning the Golden Bear, while speeches and selections spark political discourse.

• Dag Johan Haugerud's 'Drømmer,' a Norwegian coming-of-age tale exploring love and self-expression, won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlinale.
• Radu Jude received the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay for 'Kontinental '25' and delivered a politically charged acceptance speech criticizing global injustices.
• 'Holding Liat,' a documentary about an Israeli family grappling with a Hamas kidnapping, won Best Documentary Film, highlighting nuanced perspectives on conflict and resilience.
• Rose Byrne and Andrew Scott were awarded Silver Bears for Best Leading and Supporting Performances, respectively, for their roles in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' and 'Blue Moon.'
• The festival faced scrutiny for its handling of political controversies, including reactions to anti-Israel rhetoric and its stance on antisemitism.

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