Overview
- Sam Riley has received two Best Actor nominations at the Deutscher Filmpreis for his performances in 'Islands' and 'Cranko.'
- The Deutscher Filmpreis, Germany's most prestigious cinema awards, will take place on Friday in Berlin.
- Alexandra Maria Lara recently stepped down from her leadership position at the Deutsche Filmakademie, now led by Florian Gallenberger and Vicky Krieps.
- Lara and Riley first met in 2006 during the filming of 'Control,' a production marked by disorganization that nearly caused Lara to leave before their first meeting.
- Married since 2009, the couple lives in Berlin with their son, balancing their family life with continued professional success.