1997 Berlinale: Winners and Nominees

17 films were recognised at the 1997 Berlin International Film Festival, across 21 categories. 17 of them took home at least one award.

The biggest winner of the year was The Island on Bird Street, with 2 awards, ahead of The People vs. Larry Flynt with 2. The categories below run from Honourable Mention, Golden Bear and Golden Bear for Best Short Film to the smaller prizes, and in every one the winner is listed first, followed by the other nominees.

Each title links to the film's full award history at all four awards, and the links at the bottom step to the previous and next ceremony.