The Golden Bear for best film of the 74th edition of the Berlin Film Festival went to Dahomey by director Mati Diop. The announcement was made during a gala evening in the German capital streamed on the Berlinale website.

(HANDLE) The Golden Bear is awarded to the best film at the Berlin International Film Festival. The winner will be announced at a ceremony to be held in Berlin on September 14. The prize will be handed out to the winner of the film's category, which is chosen by a jury of eight directors.