Sandra Hülser, who was nominated twice as best actress, won the European Film Prize for her role in the drama Anatomy of a case won. The European Film Academy presented the award for the German actress at a gala in Berlin known. Hülser was against the German actress Leonie Benesch, who was also nominated (The teacher’s room) and the Finnish Alma Pöysti (Falling leaves) entered the race.
In her acceptance speech, Hülser, who lives in Leipzig, called on the audience to observe a moment of silence for peace in the world. It became very quiet in the hall. The actress, who was born in Suhl, Thuringia, already won the trophy for best actress for the tragicomedy in 2016 Toni Erdmann receive.
Also the script of the legal thriller Anatomy of a case was honoured. The French director and screenwriter Justine Triet personally accepted the award for her work.
In the drama A successful writer (Sandra Hülser) is suspected of murder. Triet wrote the script together with Arthur Harari, who was connected via video. Triet was also honored in the best director category for this film. In this category, Triet beat Agnieszka Holland (Green Border)Matteo Garrone (Io captain)Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest) and Aki Kaurismäki (Falling leaves) through. The editor Laurent Sénéchal was awarded the best cut by Anatomy of a case honored.
Vanessa Redgrave’s life’s work honored
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen won best actor for his performance in the film Bastards chosen, the 58-year-old was connected via video. The German actor Christian Friedel was also nominated in the category The Zone of Interest represents the Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höß.
British actress Vanessa Redgrave (Blow Up) was honored for her life’s work. The Hungarian film director Béla Tarr (Satántango) received the honorary award from the president and the board of the academy. And the Spanish director Isabel Coixet (The Secret Life of Words) was awarded for her services to world cinema. Robot Dreams by Spanish film producer Pablo Berger became the best animated film. Hard working by Susanna Flock, Robin Klengel, Leonhard Müllner and Michael Stumpf was chosen as the best short film.
The European Film Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. The 4,600 members of the European Film Academy were able to vote on the winners in a number of categories, similar to the Oscars in the USA. It is usually awarded alternately in Berlin and another European city.
Sandra Hülser, who was nominated twice as best actress, won the European Film Prize for her role in the drama Anatomy of a case won. The European Film Academy presented the award for the German actress at a gala in Berlin known. Hülser was against the German actress Leonie Benesch, who was also nominated (The teacher’s room) and the Finnish Alma Pöysti (Falling leaves) entered the race.
In her acceptance speech, Hülser, who lives in Leipzig, called on the audience to observe a moment of silence for peace in the world. It became very quiet in the hall. The actress, who was born in Suhl, Thuringia, already won the trophy for best actress for the tragicomedy in 2016 Toni Erdmann receive.