The 32nd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 12–23 February 1982. The Golden Bear was awarded to Veronika Voss directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
The Honorary Golden Bear (Goldener Ehrenbär) was introduced for the first time in this edition to pay tribute to important figures in the world of film. The award has been presented for an exceptional artistic career and is given to the guest of honour of the Homage. In this edition it was awarded to American actor James Stewart.
A new section was introduced at the festival by Manfred Salzgeber, which was renamed Panorama in 1986. The retrospective dedicated to German film director Curtis Bernhardt titled Insurrection of Emotions along with East German children's films of the 50-70s in collaboration with the DEFA.
Juries
The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:
Main Competition Joan Fontaine, American actress - Jury President Vladimir Baskakov, Soviet filmmaker, writer and politician Brigitte Fossey, French actress Joe Hembus, German film critic and film historian László Lugossy, Hungarian director Gian Luigi Rondi, Italian film critic Helma Sanders-Brahms, German director, screenwriter and producer Mrinal Sen, Indian director, screenwriter and producer David Stratton, Australian film critic and film historian
Official Sections
Main Competition The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award: English title Original title Director(s) Production CountryAbsence of MaliceSydney PollackUnited StatesAn Unsuitable Job for a WomanChris PetitUnited KingdomBeirut the EncounterBeyroutou el likaBorhane AlaouiéLebanonBürgschaft für ein JahrHerrmann ZschocheEast GermanyEine deutsche RevolutionHelmut HerbstWest GermanyFarewell to the Landさらば愛しき大地 Mitsuo YanagimachiJapanThe Girl with the Red HairHet meisje met het rode haar Ben VerbongNetherlandsThe Killing of Angel StreetDonald CrombieAustraliaL'amour des femmesMichel SoutterSwitzerlandLonging for My Native Country乡情 Hu Bingliu, Wang JinChinaIl Marchese del GrilloMario MonicelliItaly Muzhiki!Мужики!Iskra BabichSoviet UnionRepeat Diveצלילה חוזרת Shimon DotanIsraelRequiemZoltán FábriHungaryRomance with AmelieRomanze mit Amelie Ulrich TheinEast GermanyShiversDreszczeWojciech MarczewskiPolandThe Simple-Minded MurderDen Enfaldige Mördaren Hasse AlfredsonSwedenStrange AffairUne étrange affaire Pierre Granier-DeferreFranceVeronika VossDie Sehnsucht der Veronika VossRainer Werner FassbinderWest GermanyWillful Murder日本の熱い日々 謀殺・下山事件 Kei KumaiJapan
Out of Competition English titleOriginal titleDirector(s)Production countryA Thousand Billion DollarsMille milliards de dollarsHenri VerneuilFranceButterflyMatt CimberUnited StatesCoup de TorchonBertrand TavernierFranceGroßstadtzigeunerIrmgard von zur MühlenWest GermanyHigh Society LimitedFeine Gesellschaft - beschränkte HaftungOttokar RunzeKraftprobeHeidi GenéeLiebeskonzilWerner SchroeterWhose Life Is It Anyway?John BadhamUnited States
Retrospective and Homage The following films were shown in the retrospective "Insurrection of Emotions: Curtis Bernhardt":
English title Original title Director Production CountryA Stolen LifeCurtis BernhardtUnited StatesBeau BrummellUnited Kingdom, United StatesConflictUnited StatesThe Last FortDas letzte FortGermanyThe Man Who MurderedDer Mann, der den Mord begingThe RebelDer RebellThe TunnelDer TunnelDevotionUnited StatesThe Woman One Longs ForDie Frau, nach der man sich sehntGermanyThe Last CompanyDie letzte KompagnieOrphan of LowoodDie Waise von LowoodGabyUnited StatesHigh WallInterrupted MelodyJuke GirlChildren's Souls Accuse YouKinderseelen klagen euch anGermanyKisses for My PresidentUnited StatesLady with Red HairThe TunnelLe TunnelFrance, GermanyMillion Dollar BabyUnited StatesMiss Sadie ThompsonMy Love Came BackMy ReputationPayment on DemandPossessedThe Prince of RoguesSchinderhannesGermanySiroccoUnited StatesThe Blue VeilThe Doctor and the Girl
The following films were shown in the retrospective "East German Children's Films":
English title Original title Director(s) Production CountryHeart of StoneDas kalte HerzPaul VerhoevenEast GermanyDas PferdemädchenEgon SchlegelDer tapfere SchulschwänzerHeiner CarowDie Fahrt nach BamsdorfKlaus Georgi and Otto SacherDie Reise nach SundevitHeiner CarowThe Sons of Great BearDie Söhne der großen BärinJosef MachEhret die FrauenKlaus Georgi and Otto SacherIkarusHeiner CarowMohr und die Raben von LondonHelmut DziubaPhilipp, der KleineHerrmann ZschocheSie nannten ihn AmigoHeiner CarowVater als StudienhilfeOtto SacherVaters große LiebeKlaus GeorgiVater und die MathematikOtto SacherWie heiratet man einen König?Rainer Simon
The following films were shown in the homage to James Stewart:
English title Original title Director(s) CountryAnatomy of a MurderOtto PremingerUnited StatesBorn to DanceRoy Del RuthCall Northside 777Henry HathawayDestry Rides AgainGeorge MarshallIt's a Wonderful LifeFrank CapraThe Glenn Miller StoryAnthony MannThe Man Who Shot Liberty ValanceJohn FordThe Naked SpurAnthony MannThe Philadelphia StoryGeorge CukorThe Shop Around the CornerErnst LubitschThe Spirit of St. LouisBilly WilderThe Stratton StorySam WoodWinchester '73Anthony Mann
The film Berlin: Die Sinfonie der Großstadt by Walter Ruttmann was also shown in the retrospective.
Official Awards The following prizes were awarded by the Jury: Golden Bear: Veronika Voss by Rainer Werner Fassbinder Silver Bear – Special Jury Prize: Shivers by Wojciech Marczewski Silver Bear for Best Director: Mario Monicelli for Il Marchese del Grillo Silver Bear for Best Actress: Katrin Saß for Bürgschaft für ein Jahr Silver Bear for Best Actor: Michel Piccoli for Strange Affair Stellan Skarsgård for The Simple-Minded Murderer Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement: Zoltán Fábri for Requiem Honourable Mention: Muzhiki! Absence of Malice The Killing of Angel Street
Honorary Golden Bear James Stewart
Independent Awards
FIPRESCI Award Dreszcze by Wojciech Marczewski
References
External links 32nd Berlin International Film Festival 1982 1982 Berlin International Film Festival Berlin International Film Festival:1982 at Internet Movie Database