The 16th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 24 June to 5 July 1966. The Golden Bear was awarded to film Cul-de-sac directed by Roman Polanski.

Jury

The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:

Official Sections

Main Competition

The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:

Official Awards

The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:

Independent Awards

Youth Film Award

FIPRESCI Award

Interfilm Award

OCIC Award

UNICRIT Award