"Bambi, Celebration of a classical Icon" - Recognizing 75 Years of Cinematic Magic
Bask in the glory of Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks, and the Pope – just a few of the many esteemed individuals to receive an "honorary Bambi." Alain Delon paid tribute to Romy Schneider, while Liz Taylor almost missed her chance, arriving late to an award ceremony with a legendary drinking companion. For 75 years, Bambi has been celebrated, and now it's time for another gala event at the Bavaria Film Studios near Munich on November 16th. Sat.1 will broadcast the event live at 8:15 PM.
Hubert Burda Media has chosen to revive the 75th anniversary celebration of the Bambi award after a four-year hiatus due to the coronavirus and its consequences. In addition to this celebratory occasion, the event serves as a retrospective, shining a light on more than seven decades of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments.
Since 1948, the Bambi award – named after the iconic 1942 Disney film – has been presented each year, boasting an illustrious guestlist. Elizabeth Taylor received a Bambi in 1968, arriving 37 minutes late while allegedly still under the influence, and Omar Sharif was honored a year later for "Doctor Zhivago."
The Bambi was awarded in Monte Carlo in 1971, with Countess Gracia Patrizia as the guest of honor. Uwe Seeler was her target for an autograph, as recounted in a special edition of "Bunte" on the 50th anniversary of Bambi in 1998.
Peter Alexander narrowly escaped a fan mob at Rosenheim station in 1972, climbing onto the Bambi spoon train to escape to Salzburg for the award ceremony. In 1987, Alain Delon dedicated his Bambi to Romy Schneider, who had passed away four years earlier.
Over the years, Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, Larry Hagman, Sean Connery, Boris Becker, Hannelore Kohl, Steffi Graf, Paul McCartney, Gina Lollobrigida, Audrey Hepburn, Boris Yeltsin, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Tom Hanks, Kate Winslet, and even Pope Francis have received the Bambi award.
This year, the Bambi award will be presented in twelve categories, with some recipients already announced: Mads Mikkelsen ("The Rush") will receive the Bambi in the "International Acting" category, and Zara Larsson will receive the Bambi in the "International Music" category. Peter Maffay, receiving his Bambi 43 years ago, is recognized as a "legend," and Senta Berger is honored for her lifelong contributions to the industry.
Films such as "Einfach mal was Schönes," "Oskars Kleid," and "Tausend Zeilen" are nominated in the "National Film" category, while Jeanette Hain, Karoline Herfurth, and Jördis Triebel are contenders in the "Actress National" category, and Florian David Fitz, Felix Kammerer, and Elyas M'Barek are in the running for the "Actor National" category.
Rock Hudson is reported to have said at the 1960 gala in Karlsruhe, "Bambi...or not to be" – a sentiment that still feels applicable for the upcoming anniversary celebrations.
The 75th anniversary of the Bambi award, inspired by the beloved Disney classic of the same name, is set to honor numerous individuals and films this November 16th. Sat.1 TV outlook keeps viewers abreast of the exciting event, reminding readers of the movie's recognition and consistent presence on various influential movie lists.
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Enrichment Data Integration: While many individuals have graced the stage to receive the Bambi award, the celebration itself does not fall under the category of real mainstream media accolades. In fact, the "Bambi" award holds its namesake from the 1942 Disney film "Bambi," which boasts several Academy Award nominations but does not have a separate Bambi Media award to celebrate its 75th anniversary or any other milestones.
