The Honorary Golden Bear
A selection of photos from previous years
Dame Helen Mirren
At the Award Ceremony at the Berlinale Palast.
The Queen · Homage · Feb 27, 2020
Charlotte Rampling
Homage 2019
In 2015 she won the Silver Bear for Best Actress, in 2019 she was awarded for her lifetime achievement.
Willem Dafoe
Homage 2018
The actor with his trophy.
Michael Ballhaus
Hommage 2016
The Director of Photography at the Award Ceremony.
Ken Loach, Jiří Menzel
Homage 2014
Since 1982, great directors, actors and other outstanding film personalities of international renown have been honoured by the Homage.
Claude Lanzmann
Homage 2013
The guest of honor was deeply stirred.
Meryl Streep
Hommage 2012
Moments with the awardee on the stage of the Berlinale Palast.
Robert Altman
Homage 2002 | © Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
Festival Impressions
Sophia Loren
Hommage 1994 | © Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
The actress with the Honorary Golden Bear.
Kirk Douglas
Homage 2001
The acting legend was awarded a Honoreary Golden Bear in 2001.
With the Honorary Golden Bear, the Berlinale pays tribute to important figures in the world of film. The award is presented for an exceptional artistic career and is given to the guest of honour of the Homage.
The Honorary Golden Bear is presented during a ceremony, usually followed by a screening of one of the recipient’s films.