66th Berlin International Film Festival

The 66th Berlin International Film Festival was held from 11 to 21 February 2016, with American actress Meryl Streep as the president of the jury. The Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement was presented to German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus.

66th Berlin International Film Festival
Festival poster
Opening filmHail, Caesar!
Closing filmFire at Sea
LocationBerlin, Germany
Founded1951
AwardsGolden Bear: Fire at Sea
Festival date11–21 February 2016
Websitewww.berlinale.de

Hail, Caesar!, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, was selected to open the festival. The Golden Bear was awarded to the Italian documentary Fire at Sea, directed by Gianfranco Rosi, which also serves as closing night film.

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