The 3rd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 18 to 28 June 1953.
The Golden Bear was awarded to The Wages of Fear by the audience vote. Since 1952, the FIAPF had prohibit the festival from awarding any prizes by an official jury (which in the early 50's only Cannes and Venice were allowed to do so), instead the awards were given through audience voting until 1956.
During this edition the first replica of the Bär, created by sculptor Renée Sintenis, produced by the Noack Foundry, was presented and awarded.
The festival held a retrospective on silent films.
Main Competition The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award: English title Original title Director(s) CountryThe Boy KumasenuSean Graham GhanaO CangaceiroLima BarretoBrazilThe City Stands TrialProcesso alla cittàLuigi ZampaItalyFight of the TertiaDer Kampf der TertiaErik OdeWest GermanyGreen MagicMagia verdeGian Gaspare NapolitanoItaly, BrazilA Heart Plays FalseEin Herz spielt falschRudolf JugertWest GermanyHell Raiders of the DeepI sette dell'Orsa maggioreDuilio ColettiItalyMan on a TightropeElia KazanUnited StatesIn Olden DaysAltri tempiAlessandro BlasettiItalySword for Hire戦国無頼Hiroshi InagakiJapanLes Vacances de Monsieur HulotJacques TatiFranceThe VillageSie fanden eine HeimatLeopold LindtbergSwitzerland, United KingdomThe Wages of FearLe Salaire de la peurHenri-Georges ClouzotFrance, ItalyWhere Chimneys Are Seen煙突の見える場所Heinosuke GoshoJapan
Official Awards The following prizes were awarded by audience votes: Golden Bear: The Wages of Fear by Henri-Georges Clouzot Silver Bear: Green Magic by Gian Gaspare Napolitano Bronze Berlin Bear: The Village by Leopold Lindtberg
References
External links 3rd Berlin International Film Festival 1953 1953 Berlin International Film Festival Berlin International Film Festival:1953 at Internet Movie Database