The 23rd Stockholm International Film Festival took place between 7 and 18 November 2012. American actor Peter Fonda was head of the jury. The Bronze Horse for best picture was won by the Australian/German film Lore, directed by Cate Shortland.
The following films competed for the main prize, the Bronze Horse. The director of a film in the competition may not have made more than 3 films (this one included).
The films in the Open Zone section competed for the FIPRESCI Award.
"Fresh Indies from the mavericks of American film".
"A panorama from one of the most creative and interesting filmmaking areas in the world."
"The hottest features from the artistically vibrant countries in Latin America and Spain."
"This year the spotlight is on Power. Twelve ravishing films explore different shapes of power in politics, art and in the personal relationship."
"Radical films exploring new contemporary cinematic subcultures and genres."
"A selection of illuminating and experimental documentaries that centers on the contemporary, controversial and personal."