According to the film festival, the young actress Sofía Otero is the youngest winner in the history of the Berlinale. The eight-year-old won a Silver Bear for Best Performance in a Leading Role.
In the film “20,000 especies de abejas” (“20,000 Species of Bees”) she plays an eight-year-old child who is searching for his gender identity. The award ceremony marked the conclusion of the 73rd edition of the film festival.
