Overview

• The nine-member German Films jury chose Mascha Schilinski’s drama from five contenders; the Academy’s international-feature shortlist is due December 16, with nominations January 22 and the Oscars on March 15, 2026.
• The film spans a century on an Altmark farm, tracing four women’s lives as it confronts domestic violence, suppressed longings and inherited trauma.
• It won the Jury Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, elevating its international profile ahead of awards season.
• Theatrical release in Germany is set for August 28, with ZDF as co-producer.
• Saxony-Anhalt officials welcomed the pick, noting roughly €250,000 in regional support, 34 shooting days in the Altmark and hopes for a tourism lift.