Dreams of Desire: 'Dreams (Sex Love)' Triumphs at Berlin Film Festival

Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud's film 'Dreams (Sex Love)' won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. The film explores a young woman's first crush on a teacher and writing. Other winners include Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail' and Ivan Fund's 'The Message'.

At the 75th Berlin Film Festival, 'Dreams (Sex Love)' by Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud captured the coveted Golden Bear. The film is a coming-of-age drama focusing on a young woman's first crush on her teacher and the nuances of writing.

The festival's jury, led by U.S. director Todd Haynes, praised the film for its exceptional performances and insightful portrayal of desire and creativity. Haynes lauded the film for its intelligence and surprise revelations.

Additional honors went to Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail' and Ivan Fund's 'The Message'. The festival concluded amidst discussions on cultural attacks in Argentina and minimal political discourse in Germany.

(With inputs from agencies.)