"5th of September secures German Film Award victory"
Get ready, film nuts! The hit movie "September 5," a gripping portrayal of the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis seen through the eyes of media professionals, swept the German Film Awards with a jaw-dropping nine wins!
This Swiss-made masterpiece by director Tim Fehlbaum captured the hearts of the judges, securing awards in categories like Best Feature Film, Supporting Actress (for Leonie Benesch), Screenplay, Direction, and Editing. What an achievement!
The film follows an American sports broadcasting team who, while reporting live on the Olympics, find themselves covering the horrifying hostage situation when a Palestinian terror group took Israeli athletes hostage. Whoa, talk about a shift in the action!
Cinema Gold Rush
"September 5" wasn't the only winner of the night. The political thriller "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree" by Mohammad Rasoulof scored the Silver Lola, and "In Love, Yours, Hilde" by Andreas Dresen took home the Bronze Lola.
The evening's biggest emotional moment came when it was announced that Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer had passed away at the ripe old age of 103. Onstage, pianist Igor Levit, who was due to speak about Best Film Music, paid tribute to Friedländer and led the audience in a touching moment of silence.
A-List Actors and Actresses
The awards ceremony, held at Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, was attended by over 1,700 guests, including the new Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer. In the Best Actor category, Misagh Zare won for "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree," leaving Sam Riley empty-handed despite twice being nominated ("Cranko" and "Islands"). Alexander Scheer, who was nominated twice for Best Supporting Actor ("Cologne 75" and "In Love, Yours, Hilde"), also missed out, with Godehard Giese winning for "Sad Jokes." Liv Lisa Fries took home the award for Best Actress for her role as an NS resistance fighter in "In Love, Yours, Hilde."
Upholding the prestige of the German Film Awards, this event is a must for anyone interested in the world of cinema.
Stay tuned, folks! If you're eager to watch "September 5," catch it now in theaters, or stream it soon on Paramount+. It's also available for digital purchase and rental, as well as on DVD and Blu-ray from mid-April 2025. You won't want to miss this remarkable film, painstakingly recreated with vintage equipment to authentically capture the '70s atmosphere. Get ready for an intimate portrayal of a pivotal moment in live news history that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
[Sources: ntv.de, ino/dpa, overall insights about the film]
- The 2023 German Film Awards noticed a significant win by the movie "September 5," a film set amidst the Munich Olympics hostage crisis, which secured nine awards, including Best Feature Film, Supporting Actress (Leonie Benesch), Screenplay, Direction, and Editing.
- A-List actors and actresses were present at the event held at Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, with Liv Lisa Fries taking home the award for Best Actress for her role in "In Love, Yours, Hilde."
- Although it ended on a somber note with the passing of Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer, the ceremony also honored political thriller "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree" by Mohammad Rasoulof with the Silver Lola, and "In Love, Yours, Hilde" by Andreas Dresen with the Bronze Lola.
- For those interested in entertainment, the movie "September 5" is now playing in cinemas and will soon be available for streaming on Paramount+. Moviegoers can also purchase or rent the movie digitally, or buy the DVD or Blu-ray from mid-April 2025. The film boasts an intriguing portrayal of a key moment in live news history, featuring a recreated 1970s atmosphere using vintage equipment.
