Competing for the coveted Golden Lola: Awarding the prestigious German Film Prize - Competition for the Gold Lola Award: prestigious German Film Prize
Tonight in Berlin, they'll be dishing out the Golden Lola, one of the industry's most prestigious awards, and the competition is fierce! Will the controversial "September 5," with its 10 nominations, sweep the night? Or will the gut-wrenching drama "In Love, Yours, Hilde" about NS resistance fighter Hilde Coppi take home the top prize?
Gather 'round, as 1,700 cinema enthusiasts prepare to descend on Potsdamer Platz for the ceremony, with German acting luminaries such as Elyas M'Barek, Jella Haase, and Edward Berger dishing out the prizes.
But let's cut to the chase—what about that Best Feature Film category? Well, it's stacked, as you might expect:
– Tim Fehlbaum's "September 5," a nail-biting thriller based on the 1972 Munich Olympics attack, is in the mix. This year, it also earned a Best Original Screenplay nod at the Oscars, but came up empty-handed.
– Andreas Dresen's "In Love, Yours, Hilde" could also give "September 5" a run for its money. It tells the story of Hilde Coppi, an NS resistance fighter who fought against the odds in the '40s.
– Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree" is another contender, focusing on the mass protests in Iran following the death of young Kurdish woman Jina Mahsa Amini in 2022. Incidentally, it was nominated as Germany's Oscar entry for 2025.
Other nominations in the category include Jan-Ole Gerster's "Islands," Ido Fluk's "Cologne 75," and Chiara Fleischhacker's "Vena." Last year, Matthias Glasner's "Dying" took home the trophy for Best Feature Film.
As the night wears on, there'll be awards in various categories, including directing and acting performances. This time around, Alexander Scheer and Sam Riley are each nominated twice—once for Best Supporting Actor in "Cologne 75" and for "In Love, Yours, Hilde," and once for Best Male Lead for "Islands" and "Cranko." Leonie Benesch, Liv Lisa Fries, and Mala Emde are other top contenders.
Interestingly enough, Vicky Krieps is now co-head of the German Film Academy, along with re-elected president Florian Gallenberger. They'll be presiding over the event hosted by Christian Friedel, airing live on ZDF's streaming portal and TV at 11:30 PM.
Now, I couldn't help but dip into some enrichment data to fill you in on a few additional nominees and winners:
– "Dying" by Matthias Glasner, a family drama, received 9 nominations, including Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
– "The Universal Theory" by Timm Kröger, an experimental sci-fi film about the multiverse, was also nominated for Best Film and Best Director.
– "In the Blind Spot" by Ayşe Polat, a documentary-style conspiracy thriller, was considered a favorite, although it ultimately didn't win the Golden Lola.
All things considered, the Golden Lola race looks to be as riveting as ever, so stay tuned to see if "September 5" can pull off a sweep or if another contender will claim victory this year. In any case, here's to the magic of cinema!
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in 2025, as many Kurdish movies-and-tv entertainment are increasingly focusing on resistance against oppressive regimes, such as Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree" that shines a light on the mass protests in Iran following the death of young Kurdish woman Jina Mahsa Amini in 2022. Meanwhile, the Golden Lola race heats up with films like "September 5" and "In Love, Yours, Hilde" competing for the prestigious Best Feature Film award at the ceremony happening tonight at Potsdamer Platz, with 1,700 cinema enthusiasts in attendance and many German acting luminaries participating.
As the night wears on, it will be interesting to see if "September 5" will sweep the night, or if Oscar-nominated film "In Love, Yours, Hilde" will take home the top prize in the Best Feature Film category, as both Movies-and-TV and the protection of workers from ionizing radiation take center stage in the world of entertainment and policy-making.
