GERMAN CINEMA NEW TALENT AWARD AT 40th FILMFEST MÜNCHEN 2023

On Friday, talented German newcomers were honored with the coveted German Cinema New Talent Award. The jury — consisting of actress Friedrich Mücke, director and actress Sheri Hagen, and director Sophie Linnenbaum — honored Sylvie Michel as best director for her film “More Than Strangers”. Uschi Feldges grabbed the award in the category of best producer for her drama “Empty Nets”. Merle Grimme earned the award in the category of best screenplay for “Clashing Differences” as well as participation in the Bavaria Fiction mentoring program, which is now in its second round. Dor Aloni was presented the award for best acting performance for his role in the film “Salty Water”.

THE AWARD-WINNERS AT 40th FILMFEST MÜNCHEN 2023 AT A GLANCE:  

ARRI Award for the best international film: “Four Daughters” by Kaouther Ben Hania

CineVision Award for best international newcomer film: “The Buriti Flower” by João Salaviza and Renée Nader Messora    

CineRebels Award for “Omen” by Baloji  

FIPRESCI-Prize for “Fossil” by Henning Backhoff 
 
CineKindl Award for “Nelly Rapp – The Dark Forest” by Johan Rosell  

Bayern 2 and SZ Audience Award for “Fallen Leaves” by Aki Kaurismäki  

KINDERFILMFEST Audience Award for “Pumuckl’s New Adventures” by Marcus H. Rosenmüller  

One Future Prize for “Dry” by Paolo Virzì 

Fritz Gerlich Prize for “Unruly” by Malou Reymann