62nd Berlin International Film Festival
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The 62nd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 9 to 19 February 2012. British film director Mike Leigh was the president of the jury.[1] The first five films to be screened in the competition were announced on 19 December 2011.[2] American actress Meryl Streep was presented with the Honorary Golden Bear on 14 February.[3] Benoît Jacquot's film Farewell, My Queen was announced as the opening film.[4]
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Opening film | Les adieux à la reine |
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Closing film | Caesar Must Die |
Location | Berlin, Germany |
Founded | 1951 |
Awards | Golden Bear: Caesar Must Die |
Hosted by | Anke Engelke |
No. of films | 395 films |
Festival date | 9–19 February 2012 |
Website | berlinale |
Berlin International Film Festival chronology | |
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The Golden Bear went to the Italian film Caesar Must Die, directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, which also served as closing night film.[5]