We are excited to report that features directed by women won BIG at the Berlin Film Festival this week including:

Golden Bear Best Film

Alcarràs directed by Carla Simón

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Silver Bear Jury Prize

Robe of Gems directed by Natalia Lopez Gallardo

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Silver Bear Best Director

Both Sides of the Blade directed by Claire Denis

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Encounters Best Film

Mutzenbacher directed by Ruth Beckermann

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Encounters Jury Award

See You Friday, Robinson directed by Mitra Farahani

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GWFF Best First Feature Award

Sonne directed by Kurdwin Ayub

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Crystal Bear Best Film Generation 14plus international jury

Alis co-directed by Clare Weiskopf

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Crystal Bear Best Film Generation Kplus section

Comedy Queen directed by Sanna Lenken

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