The 74th Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale, took place from February 15 to 25, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong'o served as the Jury President for the main competition, making her the first Black individual to head the festival's jury. The festival opened with Tim Mielants' film "Small Things Like These". The top prize, the Golden Bear, was awarded to Mati Diop's documentary "Dahomey". Additionally, American filmmaker Martin Scorsese received the Honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement. This edition marked the final one under the leadership of Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian and Managing Director Mariette Rissenbeek.