Overview
- 'Sentimental Value' took six prizes including Best Film and Best Director for Joachim Trier, with acting awards for Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve.
- Olivier Laxe's road movie 'Sirât' collected five awards.
- Germany's Oscar entry 'In die Sonne schauen' won Best Costume after multiple nominations but missed other top categories.
- Iranian director Jafar Panahi delivered the opening address condemning repression in Iran, and attendees expressed public support for protesters.
- Berlin hosted the 38th edition at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt with 67 films from 34 countries, as the German government confirmed funding of €250,000 for the prize and €180,000 for the European Film Academy.