74th Berlin International Film Festival
The 74th annual Berlin International Film Festival, usually called the Berlinale, took place between 15 and 25 February 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong'o was named the Jury President for the main competition. This year’s Berlinale was Carlo Chatrian and Mariette Rissenbeek’s final edition in charge, following their dismissal in 2023. The festival opened with Tim Mielants' Small Things like These.
Official festival poster | |
| Opening film | Small Things like These by Tim Mielants |
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| Closing film | Dahomey by Mati Diop |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Awards | Golden Bear: Dahomey by Mati Diop |
| Artistic director | Carlo Chatrian |
| Festival date | Opening: 15 February 2024 Closing: 25 February 2024 |
| Website | www |
Dahomey, directed by French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop, won the Golden Bear, making it the second year in a row that a documentary won the festival's top prize, following On the Adamant's win in 2023. The Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize was awarded to A Traveler's Needs by Hong Sang-soo, and the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance was awarded to Sebastian Stan for A Different Man. American filmmaker Martin Scorsese was awarded with the Honorary Golden Bear.