Norwegian Film 'Dreams' and Rose Byrne Win Big at 75th Berlin Film Festival
Dag Johan Haugerud's 'Dreams' takes the Golden Bear, while Rose Byrne earns Best Lead Performance for her role in 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.'
- 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).