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German Film Awards 2024: Key Nominations Revealed Ahead of May Ceremony

From last year's September 5 triumph to this year's fresh contenders—who will claim the Golden Lola? The countdown to Berlin's cinematic celebration begins now.

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German Film Awards 2024: Key Nominations Revealed Ahead of May Ceremony

The German Film Academy has announced the nominations for this year's German Film Awards. The shortlisted productions and filmmakers will be revealed in full on Tuesday afternoon. Winners will be chosen by votes from academy members. The ceremony is set for May 29 in Berlin, marking the climax of the awards season. Two months before the event, the academy has already shared the key nominations.

Last year's top prize went to Tim Fehlbaum's thriller September 5. The film took home the Golden Lola for Best Film and collected nine awards in total. This year's contenders will be unveiled shortly, with the final winners decided by the academy's voting members. The Berlin ceremony will honour the best in German cinema, following the success of previous editions.

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