The Lowdown on the 2025 German Film Awards: All You Need to Know About This Year's Showstopper Movies
Latest updates on the cinematic award contest in progress - Essential Details on This Year's Film Award Event
Hey there! Get ready to roll up the red carpet, because the 2025 German Film Awards (aka the Lolas) are coming your way. Here's the lowdown on this year's must-see movies and who's competing for the coveted trophies!
The Favorites: Contenders for Best Feature Film
If you're a fan of nail-biting thrillers, then "September 5" directed by Tim Fehlbaum is the movie for you. Based on the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attacks, this gripping film has snagged an impressive 10 nominations, including Best Film and Best Director.
If you're into historical dramas, "From Hilde, With Love," directed by Andreas Dresen, is another can't-miss film. It garnered seven nominations in total, including Best Film and Best Director.
And keeping with this year's international flair, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," by Mohammad Rasoulof, portrays a family divided by loyalties in an oppressive regime and was nominated for Best Film among six total nominations.
Although there's no official comprehensive list of nominees for Best Feature Film, these three films are the frontrunners and confirmed nominees for this category.
Who's Got the Golden Lola?
Who will take home the Lola this year remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure—the competition is fierce! Awards will be given in several categories, such as directing, screenplay, and acting performances. Alexander Scheer and Sam Riley have each been nominated twice, with Scheer hoping for a win as best supporting actor in "Cologne 75" or for "From Hilde, With Love."
A New Era for the Lolas
This year, we have a new set of faces at the helm of the German Film Academy. Actress Vicky Krieps is now leading the academy alongside president Florian Gallenberger, having taken over from Alexandra Maria Lara. So far, the new team is reporting smooth sailing.
And in case you're wondering, the German Film Award will no longer come with prize money. Instead, the money will be redirected to film promotion. Gallenberger acknowledges that the prize has helped finance films in the past, but discussions surrounding the prize money have also caused controversy. He believes it's an opportunity to view the prize more objectively and stresses that the focus should be on supporting the film industry in Germany.
Early Winners
As in previous years, some winners have already been announced. Casting director An Dorthe Braker will receive the Honorary Award of the German Film Academy for her exceptional work on films such as "Nowhere in Africa," "Downfall," and "The Baader Meinhof Complex." The children's film "The School of Magical Creatures 3" has been awarded the Lola in the category of Most Successful Film.
Time to Watch and Cheer!
With around 1,700 guests expected at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz, actor Christian Friedel ("The Zone of Interest," "The White Lotus") will host the multi-hour spectacle. The ZDF will broadcast the ceremony live at 7:00 PM on its streaming portal and will also air it on linear television at 11:30 PM. Get ready to watch and cheer as the winners are announced!
Don't forget to mark your calendars for May 9th, 2025. You won't want to miss this year's German Film Awards!
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- "From Hilde, With Love"
- Andreas Dresen
- "The Seed of the Sacred Fig"
- Mohammad Rasoulof
- Vicky Krieps
- Florian Gallenberger
- Alexandra Maria Lara
- Prize money
- Casting director
- An Dorthe Braker
- Anna Margaret Kimmig
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- Documentary film
- Children's film
- "The School of Magical Creatures 3"
- Theater am Potsdamer Platz
- Christian Friedel
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- ZDF
- Honorary Award
- Streaming portal
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- Amidst the anticipation for the 2025 German Film Awards, the chosen host, Christian Friedel, is known for his roles in critically acclaimed films such as "The Zone of Interest" and "The White Lotus."
- Interestingly, the verified date for the 2025 German Film Awards is set for May 9th, which coincides with the year 2025, a significant year in the timeline of entertainment and technology developments, like the first public demonstration of color television in Munich in 1936.
- Aside from the Lola Awards, it's worth mentioning that various film-related professionals could be recognized in 2025, such as casting director An Dorthe Braker, who is expected to receive the Honorary Award of the German Film Academy for her exceptional work.
