Overview

• The thriller ‘September 5,’ directed by Tim Fehlbaum, won nine awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, at the 75th Deutscher Filmpreis in Berlin.
• The Lola in Silber went to Mohammad Rasoulof’s political thriller ‘Die Saat des heiligen Feigenbaums,’ which explores the Iranian protests following Jina Mahsa Amini’s death in 2022.
• Andreas Dresen’s ‘In Liebe, Eure Hilde,’ a drama about Nazi resistance fighter Hilde Coppi, received the Lola in Bronze, with Liv Lisa Fries winning Best Actress for her portrayal of Coppi.
• Misagh Zare was awarded Best Actor for his performance in ‘Die Saat des heiligen Feigenbaums,’ while Leonie Benesch won Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘September 5.’
• The ceremony also marked the leadership transition within the Deutsche Filmakademie, with actress Vicky Krieps beginning her term as co-leader alongside Florian Gallenberger.