Marching Down the Red Carpet: The 2025 German Film Awards Kick off in Berlin
Glamorous celebrities honor and applaud the film industry at prestigious event - Prominent celebrities honor the silver screen at glamorous event
Prepare for a star-studded evening, movie enthusiasts! The much-anticipated 75th German Film Awards makes its way to Theater am Potsdamer Platz in the heart of Berlin on Friday. With a guest list boasting 1,700 attendees, it's set to be an unforgettable night honoring homegrown cinematic talent.
The show will be hosted by the incredibly versatile Christian Friedel (46). Known for his roles in critically acclaimed films such as "The Zone of Interest" and "The White Ribbon," as well as the hit TV series "White Lotus," Friedel will also put his musical talents on display. He'll be opening the show with an original song, performed alongside his band Woods of Birnam.
Stargaze with the Elite
A slew of notable faces from the German film industry and beyond will grace the stage, lending their support to Christian Friedel. Spotlight-worthy attendees will include Elyas M'Barek, Jella Haase, Iris Berben, Emilia Schüle, Hannah Herzsprung, actress and director Karoline Herfurth, and internationally recognized director Edward Berger ("All Quiet on the Western Front").
Cultural icons like pianist Igor Levit, writer Juli Zeh, and futurologist Florence Gaub will also be in attendance, adding to the star-studded affair.
Acknowledging Excellence Ahead of Time
While most trophies will be awarded on Friday, a select few categories have already been decided. Casting director An Dorthe Braker will receive the honorary prize for her exceptional contributions to German cinema, while the Lola for "Most Successful Film" goes to director Sven Unterwaldt and producers Alexandra and Meike Kordes for the children's film "The School of Magical Creatures 3," which captivated over three million viewers.
International Acclaim, Local Recognition
This year's nominees are a testament to the power of German cinema, with several productions securing recognition both domestically and abroad. Contenders for the prestigious awards include "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree" and "September 5." Both are Oscar-nominated films, with "The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree" receiving nods in six categories, including Best Film and Best Director.
In the Best Feature Film category, alongside these two heavyweights, are "In Love, Yours, Hilde," "Islands," "Vena," and "Cologne 75."
Notable actors Sam Riley and Alexander Scheer have received double nominations, with Riley contending for Best Lead Actor for "Islands" and "Cranko," and Scheer nominated twice for Best Supporting Actor in "In Love, Yours, Hilde" and "Cologne 75."
Catch the Action Live
Want to join the action from the comfort of your living room? Film lovers can tune in to the live broadcast of the German Film Awards ceremony on web and app at 7:00 PM, and catch a repeat broadcast on linear TV at 11:30 PM.
The German Film Awards are proudly funded by the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and the German Film Fund, with RTL Germany serving as the media partner for the third consecutive year.
- German Film Award
- Potsdamer Platz
- Countdown
- Stars
- Christian Friedel
- Oscar
- Berlin
- Celebrities
- Elyas M'Barek
- Jella Haase
- Iris Berben
- Emilia Schüle
- Hannah Herzsprung
- Karoline Herfurth
- Edward Berger
- All Quiet on the Western Front
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[4] Deutsche Filmakademie. "Nominees 2025." Retrieved May 1, 2023. (link)
- The 2025 German Film Awards, set to take place at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, will honor homegrown cinematic talent and boast a star-studded guest list, including celebrities like Christian Friedel, Elyas M'Barek, Jella Haase, Iris Berben, Emilia Schüle, Hannah Herzsprung, Karoline Herfurth, and internationally recognized director Edward Berger.
- Alongside these German film industry luminaries, cultural icons such as pianist Igor Levit, writer Juli Zeh, and futurologist Florence Gaub will also be in attendance, adding to the star-studded affair.
- In the category of Best Foreign Language Film, the film 'The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree' has been nominated and has received nods in six categories, including Best Film and Best Director.
- Ahead of the live ceremony on May 9th, 2025, 'The Seed of the Holy Fig Tree' is also a contender for the prestigious Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, securing recognition both domestically and abroad.
