Overview
- The 38th edition is being held at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin, with the pre-ceremony and awards streamed from 18:00 on the European Film Awards website.
- German films and talents received eight nominations, including in the Best Film and Best Director categories.
- The Eurimages International Co-Production Award will be presented to Komplizenfilm producers Maren Ade, Jonas Dornbach and Janine Jackowski.
- Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer praised German cinema and urged strong international backing for Iranian directors Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof.
- Officials highlighted Panahi’s nominations and documented persecution, noted participation by 67 films from 34 countries, and cited federal support of €250 for the 2026 prize and €180,000 for the European Film Academy’s work.