The 75th Berlin International Film Festival's Best Feature Award was given to 'Dreams,' directed by Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud.
Director Hong Sang-soo was invited to the institutional sector again this year but did not win an award.
The jury of the Berlin International Film Festival's institutional sector announced and awarded the winners of eight sectors, including 'Dreams,' on the 22nd (local time) at the Berlinale Palast in Berlin, Germany.
This work is a drama about 17-year-old Johane, who falls in love with a female teacher, records his experiences and feelings, and the drama unfolds as his mother and grandmother discover his writings.
Todd Haynes, the jury chair, evaluated, "It explores the driving force of desire and its outcomes, and the jealousy we feel towards those consumed by desire. It draws attention to the act of writing itself with sharp observation, a patient camera, and flawless acting."
Director Hong was invited to the institutional sector with his 33rd feature film 'What Does Nature Say to You?' He has won five times at this festival, including receiving the Silver Bear Jury Prize equivalent to second place last year, but was not recognized this year.
This year's Jury Prize was awarded to Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro for 'The Blue Trail.' Venezuelan director Ivan Fund received the Silver Bear Jury Award for 'The Message.'
The Berlin International Film Festival, which opened on the 13th, has invited eight Korean films, including Bong Joon-ho's new work 'Mickey17' in the Special Gala sector and Min Kyu-dong's 'Divided' in the Special sector.
The film festival will rescreen the award-winning films on the 23rd and then conclude.