These are some of the major highlights of the prestigious and well-known Berlin Film Festival.
Laila Stiele, screenwriter of the film "Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush", poses for photos after receiving the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay during the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)
Rithy Panh, director of the film "Everything Will Be Ok", poses for photos after receiving the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution during the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)
Carla Simon, director of the film "Alcarras", poses for photos after receiving the Golden Bear during the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)
Actress Meltem Kaptan, who starred in the film "Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush", poses for photos after receiving the Silver Bear for Best Lead Performance during the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)
Actress Meltem Kaptan (L), winner of the Silver Bear for Best Lead Performance, and screenwriter Laila Stieler, winner of the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay, of the film "Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush", pose for photos on the red carpet during 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)
Director and screenwriter Hong Sang-soo (L) and actress Kim Min-hee of the film "The Novelist's Film" pose for photos after receiving the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize during the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 16, 2022. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)