 Festival poster | |
| Opening film | The Kindness of Strangers |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Synonyms |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Awards | Golden Bear: Synonyms |
| Festival date | 7–17 February 2019 |
| Website | http://www.berlinale.de |
The 69th annual Berlin International Film Festival took place from 7 to 17 February 2019.[1] French actress Juliette Binoche served as the Jury President.
Lone Scherfig's drama film The Kindness of Strangers opened the festival.[2] The Golden Bear was won by Israeli-French drama Synonyms directed by Nadav Lapid, which also served as the closing film of the festival.[3]
- ^ "33. TEDDY AWARD - SAVE THE DATE". Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (6 December 2018). "Lone Scherfig's 'The Kindness of Strangers' to Open 2019 Berlin Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ "Berlin Film Festival 2019: Nadav Lapid's 'Synonyms' Wins Golden Bear". Variety. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2019.