Overview

• Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud's 'Dreams' won the Golden Bear, marking the first major international award for the filmmaker.
• 'Dreams' is the final installment in a trilogy exploring human sexuality, focusing on a teenager's crush on her teacher.
• Rose Byrne received the Silver Bear for Best Lead Performance for her portrayal of a struggling therapist and mother in 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.'
• The festival jury, led by Todd Haynes, highlighted the prominence of films centered on women's experiences, both in front of and behind the camera.
• Other notable winners include Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail' (Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize) and Radu Jude's 'Kontinental ’25' (Best Screenplay).