The 46th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 15 to 26 February 1996.[2] The Golden Bear was awarded to Sense and Sensibility directed by Ang Lee.[3] The retrospective dedicated to American film director, producer and screenwriter William Wyler was shown at the festival.[4] The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[5] The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear and Silver Bear awards:[1] The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[3]
Ang Lee, winner of the Golden Bear at the festival