German Film Award Held on September 5th Segments victorious film
Article Title: Golden Lola Trophy Winner: "September 5" - A Grim chronicling of the 1972 Munich Terror Attacks
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Hold onto your seats, folks, as the riveting German film, "September 5," directed by Tim Fehlbaum, sweeps nine categories at the 75th German Film Awards! This top-notch thriller, which retells the pulse-pounding hostage crisis at the 1972 Munich Olympics, became the night's most decorated piece.
The film, acknowledging the raw nerve-wracking chaos of that fateful event, was up for a staggering ten nominations. It dominated the ceremony, bagging nine prestigious Golden Lola awards, including:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director - Tim Fehlbaum
- Best Editing
- Best Cinematography
- Best Sound Design
- Best Screenplay
- Best Makeup
- Best Production Design
- Best Supporting Actress for Leonie Benesch
"September 5" is an international sensation, earning a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars but coming up empty-handed. But it continues to shine in German cinema, shedding light on a critical historical moment in a chilling, captivating manner.
Behind the Screen:"September 5" offers an intense insight into the events of the 1972 Munich Olympics, as seen through the eyes of an American TV crew initially assigned to cover the games. However, their assignment takes an abrupt and terrifying turn as they find themselves reporting live on the hostage situation of the Israeli athletes at the hands of a Palestinian terrorist group.
Written in the Stars:The evening's most heartfelt moment revolved around the passing of Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer, who was 103 years old. Pianist Igor Levit, who was scheduled to give a laudation for Best Film Music on stage, was visibly emotional as he dedicated a touching tribute to her memory. Levit called for a moment of silence, moved the crowd to standing ovation, and fought back tears during his emotional speech.
The silver Lola statuette went to the political thriller "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree" by Mohammad Rasoulof. The drama "In Love, Yours, Hilde" by Andreas Dresen took the bronze Lola.
The Leading Ladies:Liv Lisa Fries nabbed the Best Actress award for her searing portrayal of NS resistance fighter Hilde Coppi in the film "In Love, Yours, Hilde." Despite double nominations in the Best Actor category for "Cranko" and "Islands," Sam Riley and Alexander Scheer both missed out on an award for their performances, while Misagh Zare sealed the win for Best Actor for "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree."
Celebrated by around 1,700 guests, including the new Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, the German Film Awards is one of the most revered accolades in the industry. The ceremony took place at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.
Sources: ntv.de, ino/dpa
- In a surprise turn of events, the international sensation, "September 5," was not awarded the Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars, but it was honored with the Best Supporting Actress award for Leonie Benesch at the 75th German Film Awards.
- Movie enthusiasts in Munich and beyond are now eagerly awaiting the film's release, as the prestigious award ceremonies recognize its exceptional talent in storytelling, cinema, and entertainment.
- Despite the Oscar snub, "September 5" continues to be hailed as a powerful and thought-provoking film, garnering widespread acclaim for its enthralling portrayal of the 1972 Munich Terror Attacks.
- The German Film Awards, a highly esteemed event in the industry, saw a cluster of A-list celebrities, including minister Wolfram Weimer, converge at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin to celebrate the remarkable pieces of German film, television, entertainment, and cinema.
