Berlin International Film Festival 2013, Winners

The Berlin International Film Festival, also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951 at the initiative of U.S. Film officer Oscar Martay, as an attempt to bring back some of the culture and romance that had been synonymous with the city during the Golden Twenties. Alfred Hitcock’s ‘Rebecca’ opened the very first festival.

The most important awards at the Berlinale are the Golden Bear and the Silver Bears. They are presented by the International Jury to films in the Competition and belong to the most renowned awards in the international film industry.

Golden Bear

Child’s Pose




Silver Bear – The Jury Grand Prize

An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker



Silver Bear – Best Director

David Gordon Green, “Prince Avalanche”



Silver Bear – Best Actress

Paulina Garcia in “Gloria”



Silver Bear – Best Actor

Nazif Mujic in
“An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker”
(Bosnia and Herzeogvina/France/Slovenia)



Silver Bear – Best Screenplay
 “Pardé (Closed Curtain)” by Jafar Panahi (Iran)

Silver Bear – Artistic Contribution
 Aziz Zahmbakyjev, cinematographer of “Harmony Lessons” (Kazakhstan / Germany / France)

Alfred Bauer Prize
 Denis Côté, “Vic and Flow Saw a Bear” (Canada)

Best First Feature Award
 “The Rocket” by Kim Mordaunt (Australia)

Special Mention
 “Layla Fourie” by (Germany/South Africa/France/The Netherlands)

Special Mention
 “Promised Land” by Gus Van Sant (U.S.)

Golden Bear for Best Short Film
 “Fugue” by Jean-Bernard Marlin (France)

Silver Bear for Best Short Film
 “Remains Quiet” by Stefan Kriekhaus (Germany) DAAD

Short Film Award
 “Ashura” by Köken Ergun (Turkey/Germany)

For more info: berlinale.de/en