The 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival has awarded the Golden Bear to French documentary “On the Adamant”, which follows life at a daycare centre on board a barge moored on the right bank of the Seine. The centre provides care for adults suffering from a mental illness, and the film was shot over three years. Director Nicolas Philibert said he was deeply touched by the jury’s decision to award the top prize to a documentary rather than a work of fiction. He added that he had tried to “reverse the image” that people have of those with a mental illness and allow viewers to see “what unites us beyond our differences”.
The Silver Bear for Best Acting Performance in a Leading Role went to Spanish actor Sofia Ortero for her role in “20,000 Species of Bees”, while the best director award went to fellow French filmmaker Philippe Garrel for “The Plough”. The best supporting performance prize was awarded to Austrian actor Thea Ehre for her role in “Till the End of the Night”, and the best screenplay went to “Music” by German filmmaker Angela Schanelec. French cinematographer Helene Louvart received the Silver Bear for outstanding artistic contribution for her work on “Disco Boy”.
The festival also highlighted antigovernment protests in Iran with new feature films and documentaries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the event, asking artists and filmmakers to unequivocally declare their support for his country in its effort to fend off Russia’s invasion forces. Sean Penn’s film about the war in Ukraine, “Superpower”, had its world premiere in Berlin.
The 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival has awarded its top prize to the French documentary “On the Adamant”, which follows life at a floating daycare centre in Paris for adults with a mental illness. Shot over three years, the film was directed by Nicolas Philibert, who said he was deeply touched by the jury’s decision to award the Golden Bear to a documentary rather than a work of fiction. He added that he had tried to “reverse the image” that people have of those with a mental illness and allow viewers to see “what unites us beyond our differences”.
The Silver Bear for Best Acting Performance in a Leading Role went to Spanish actor Sofia Ortero for her role in “20,000 Species of Bees”, while the best director award went to fellow French filmmaker Philippe Garrel for “The Plough”. The best supporting performance prize was awarded to Austrian actor Thea Ehre for her role in “Till the End of the Night”, and the best screenplay went to “Music” by German filmmaker Angela Schanelec. French cinematographer Helene Louvart received the Silver Bear for outstanding artistic contribution for her work on “Disco Boy”.
The festival also highlighted antigovernment protests in Iran with new feature films and documentaries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the event, asking artists and filmmakers to unequivocally declare their support for his country in its effort to fend off Russia’s invasion forces. Sean Penn’s film about the war in Ukraine, “Superpower”, had its world premiere in Berlin.
The 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival has awarded its top prize, the Golden Bear, to French documentary “On the Adamant”. Directed by Nicolas Philibert, it follows life at a floating daycare centre in Paris for adults with a mental illness, and was shot over three years. Philibert said he was deeply touched by the jury’s decision to award the top award to a documentary rather than a work of fiction, adding that he had tried to “reverse the image” that people have of those with a mental illness and allow viewers to see “what unites us beyond our differences”.
The Silver Bear for Best Acting Performance in a Leading Role went to Spanish actor Sofia Ortero for her role in “20,000 Species of Bees”, while the best director award went to fellow French filmmaker Philippe Garrel for “The Plough”. The best supporting performance prize was awarded to Austrian actor Thea Ehre for her role in “Till the End of the Night”, and the best screenplay went to “Music” by German filmmaker Angela Schanelec. French cinematographer Helene Louvart received the Silver Bear for outstanding artistic contribution for her work on “Disco Boy”.
The festival also featured films and documentaries about antigovernment protests in Iran, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the event, asking artists and filmmakers to unequivocally declare their support for his country in its effort to fend off Russia’s invasion forces. Sean Penn’s film about the war in Ukraine, “Superpower”, had its world premiere at Berlinale.
At this year’s 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival, French documentary “On the Adamant” won the top Golden Bear prize. Directed by Nicolas Philibert, it follows life at a floating daycare centre in Paris for adults with a mental illness, and was shot over three years. Philibert said he was deeply touched by the jury’s decision to award the top award to a documentary rather than a work of fiction, adding that he had tried to “reverse the image” that people have of those with a mental illness and allow viewers to see “what unites us beyond our differences”.
The Silver Bear for Best Acting Performance in a Leading Role went to Spanish actor Sofia Ortero for her role in “20,000 Species of Bees”, while the best director award went to fellow French filmmaker Philippe Garrel for “The Plough”. The best supporting performance prize was awarded to Austrian actor Thea Ehre for her role in “Till the End of the Night”, and the best screenplay went to “Music” by German filmmaker Angela Schanelec. French cinematographer Helene Louvart received the Silver Bear for outstanding artistic contribution for her work on “Disco Boy”.
The festival also featured films and documentaries about antigovernment protests in Iran, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the event, asking artists and filmmakers to unequivocally declare their support for his country in its effort to fend off Russia’s invasion forces. Sean Penn’s film about the war in Ukraine, “Superpower”, had its world premiere at Berlinale. With 19 films from around the world vying for this year’s Golden Bear, it was an exciting event that highlighted both important social issues and talented filmmakers from around the world.