Overview

• An independent jury convened by German Films chose the title from a five-film shortlist, calling it formally uncompromising and artistically unique.
• The film premiered in competition at Cannes, opened the festival, and won the Jury Prize ex aequo before touring additional festivals.
• MUBI holds rights for North America, the U.K., Ireland, India, and Turkey, with mk2 handling international sales and Neue Visionen opening the German release on Aug. 28.
• Producers welcomed the selection as an honor and noted the continued underrepresentation of films directed by women in the Oscars’ history.
• Key dates ahead include the Academy’s submissions list in November, the 15-title shortlist on Dec. 16, final nominees on Jan. 22, and the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026.