The film "Dreams" by Dag Johan Haugerud has won the "Golden Bear" - the top award at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
This movie is the final part of the Norwegian director's trilogy ("Sex," "Love"), in which he explores the nature of love. "Dreams" tells the story of a 17-year-old girl who falls in love with her French language teacher. She expresses her uncontrollable feelings in her diary.
The Grand Jury Prize went to the film "Blue Path" by Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro.
The film is set in Brazil in the near future. The ruling regime forces elderly people into retirement and relocates them to an isolated colony for seniors, allowing younger generations to focus on productivity and growth without worrying about the elderly.
The "Silver Bear" for Best Screenplay at the 75th Berlinale was awarded to Romanian director Radu Jude for his film "Continental 25," which addresses "the dehumanizing effects of technocapitalist society."
Argentinian director Ivan Fund received the Jury Prize "Silver Bear" for his film "Message," which tells the story of a young girl's gift of communicating with animals.
The "Silver Bear" for Best Leading Role was awarded to actress Rose Byrne for her performance in the film "If I Had Legs, I Would Kick You" directed by Mary Bronstein, where she plays a mother on the brink of collapse.
The prize for Best Supporting Role went to actor Andrew Scott for his performance in the film "Blue Moon" by American director Richard Linklater.
The "Silver Bear" for Outstanding Artistic Contribution was awarded to French director Lucile Hadzihalilovic for her film "Ice Tower."