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Looking for some family-friendly fun? Check out these 5 amazing German films for kids on Watch German Films: COCONUT THE LITTLE DRAGON: INTO THE JUNGLE LASSIE - A NEW ADVENTURE WINNERS MAYA THE BEE: THE HONEY GAMES THE SCHOOL OF MAGICAL ANIMALS Perfect for a cozy movie night with the little ones! 🌟👧👦  Join the community now to find more amazing lists and recommendations (https://lnkd.in/dh6GE5Q8) #WatchGermanFilms #germancinema #germanfilms #UnlockTheCommunity

The feature film THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG by Mohammad Rasoulof is the official German entry for the Oscars® 2025! ⭐️ The award-winning political thriller about the regime in Iran, produced by Run Way Pictures, will represent Germany at the 97th Academy Awards® in the category BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM. This decision was made today by an independent jury of nine experts appointed by German Films. The members with jury spokesperson Ulrich Matthes (Deutsche Filmakademie e.V.) on the motivation of their selection: "THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG is a psychological portrait of Iran's theocracy which is built on violence and paranoia. Mohammad Rasoulof subtly tells of the cracks within a family that are representative of those within Iranian society itself. A masterfully directed and movingly acted film that finds scenes that stay with you. The two rebellious daughters symbolise the courageous women of Iran and their self-sacrificing struggle against the patriarchs of their families and their state. It is an outstanding work by one of the great directors of world cinema and someone who has found refuge in Germany from state despotism in Iran. We are very happy to know that Rasoulof is safe in our country. And we are delighted that he will be representing Germany at the Oscars® in 2025." Director Mohammad Rasoulof and the producers Mani Tilgner, Rozita Hendijanian and Amin Sadraei on the decision: “We are deeply honoured that THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG has been selected as the German entry for the Oscars. This film, which tells the story of oppression, but also of hope and resistance, is the result of a unique collaboration between people with very different realities of life and migration histories. It shows how powerful intercultural exchange can exist in a free and open society. We are delighted to be part of the international competition for the Oscars®.” The shortlist of 15 titles for this category will be announced on December 17, 2024. The five nominated films from the shortlist will be announced on January 17, 2025. The Oscar® ceremony will take place on March 2, 2025. #MohammadRasoulof #theseedofthesacredfig #diesaatdesheiligenfeigenbaums #runwaypictures #parallel45 ARTE Films Boutique MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein Alamode Filmdistribution oHG #neon Festival de Cannes Toronto International Film Festival Locarno Film Festival #oscars #germanentry #bestinternationalfeaturefilm #bestinternationalfeature #bestinternationalfilm #academyawards #oscars2025 #academyawards2025 #germanfilms 📸 © Films Boutique

As life itself, every film has its ups and downs, and you can always learn something new from them.  Watch the video to hear some of the most valuable lessons our FACE TO FACE WITH GERMAN FILMS ambassadors have learned from a film. #FaceToFace #Filmmakers #GermanFilm #GermanTV #writer #director #actor #productiondesigner #talent #GermanFilmmakers #GermanCinema #MoritzMüllerPreißer #EvaTrobisch #MehmetAkifBüyükatalay #BanafsheHourmazdi #MonaCathleenOtterbach #SoleenYusef #JanBülow

It's Jury verdict time for the OSCARS®! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The selection of the national submissions for the competition for the 97th ACADEMY AWARDS® in the category BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM is currently being made. The 2025 selection committee will announce the verdict tomorrow night: ⚫️ Produzent*innenverband e.V.: Ingo Fliess (If... Productions Film GmbH) ⚫️ PRODUKTIONSALLIANZ - Wir machen Film, TV und audiovisuelle Medien / Sektion Kino: Prof. Uli Putz (Claussen Putz Filmproduktion GmbH) ⚫️ Verband Deutscher Filmexporteure (VDFE): Isabel Schneider (Sola Media) ⚫️ AG VERLEIH – Verband Unabhängiger Filmverleiher: Katharina Günther (PLAION PICTURES) ⚫️ HDF KINO e.V.: Ulrich Jacobi (Domstadtkino Merseburg) ⚫️ Verband der Deutschen Filmkritik e.V.: Thomas Abeltshauser ⚫️ Bundesverband Regie (BvR): Matthias Greving ⚫️ Deutsche Filmakademie e.V.: Ulrich Matthes ⚫️ Deutsche Filmakademie e.V.: Constantin Lieb Thirteen movies were submitted for 2025: ⭐️ DYING by Matthias Glasner ⭐️ FEMOCRACY II by Torsten Körner ⭐️ FROM HILDE, WITH LOVE by Andreas Dresen ⭐️ GOEBBELS AND THE FÜHRER by Joachim A. Lang ⭐️ HOLLYWOODGATE by Ibrahim Nash’at ⭐️ IN THE BLIND SPOT by Ayse Polat ⭐️ SAD JOKES by Fabian Stumm ⭐️ SILENCE by Erik Borner ⭐️ STELLA. A LIFE. by Kilian Riedhof ⭐️ THE INVESTIGATION by RP Kahl ⭐️ THE GLORY OF LIFE by Georg Maas, Judith Kaufmann ⭐️ THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG by Mohammad Rasoulof ⭐️ TWO TO ONE by Natja Brunckhorst Keep posted for more news tomorrow evening! #oscars #germanentry #bestinternationalfeaturefilm #bestinternationalfeature #bestinternationalfilm #academyawards #oscars2025 #academyawards2025 #germanfilms #germanfilmoffice #kinogermanynowuk 

🌊Check out THE WAVE, a standout from our Watch German Films catalogue!  This gripping and thought-provoking movie delves into the appeal of authoritarianism and the dangers of groupthink. Both captivating and chilling. A must-see that will leave you thinking long after the credits roll. Join the community now, find where you can watch THE WAVE and rate it, all in our platform! 💻🎬: https://lnkd.in/dK-HX2dp #WatchGermanFilms #germancinema #germanfilms #UnlockTheCommunity

Looking for top-tier cinema? Check out these critically acclaimed films now available on Watch German Films: 🏆TONI ERDMANN 🏆THE WHITE RIBBON 🏆THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE 🏆DYING 🏆IN THE FADE These films are must-sees for any movie lover. Join the community now! https://lnkd.in/dh6GE5Q8 #WatchGermanFilms #germancinema #germanfilms #UnlockTheCommunity

Time flies - it’s already time to think about the next 97th ACADEMY AWARDS® 2025 again! 🏆 As every year, the selection of the national submission for the competition in the category Best International Feature Film is organized by German Films. The following 13 movies were submitted by German producers: ⚫️ DIE ERMITTLUNG (THE INVESTIGATION) by RP Kahl 🔴 DIE HERRLICHKEIT DES LEBENS (THE GLORY OF LIFE) by Georg Maas, Judith Kaufmann 🟡 DIE UNBEUGSAMEN 2 – GUTEN MORGEN, IHR SCHÖNEN! (FEMOCRACY II) by Torsten Körner ⚫️ FÜHRER UND VERFÜHRER (GOEBBELS AND THE FÜHRER) by Joachim A. Lang 🔴 HOLLYWOODGATE by Ibrahim Nash’at 🟡 IM TOTEN WINKEL (IN THE BLIND SPOT) by Ayse Polat ⚫️IN LIEBE, EURE HILDE (FROM HILDE, WITH LOVE) by Andreas Dresen 🔴 SAD JOKES by Fabian Stumm 🟡 STELLA. EIN LEBEN. (STELLA. A LIFE.) by Kilian Riedhof ⚫️ STERBEN (DYING) by Matthias Glasner 🔴 STILLE (SILENCE) by Erik Borner 🟡 THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG by Mohammad Rasoulof ⚫️ ZWEI ZU EINS (TWO TO ONE) by Natja Brunckhorst Next steps for BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM: ➡️ Selection of the German entry by an independent jury of experts on August 21 & 22 ➡️ Announcement of the 15-title shortlist of international films on December 17 ➡️ Release of the final 5 nominated titles that will enter the race on January 17, 2025 🏆 Ceremony of the Academy Awards® on March 2, 2025 #oscars #academyawards #oscars2025 #97thacademyawards

Working in the design department of Harry Potter movies🧙, starring in a lead role in a series📺, making a film on a topic close to one's heart❤️... our FACE TO FACE WITH GERMAN FILMS ambassadors are dreaming big. 💭✨ Discover all the projects on which they would love to work in the future! #FaceToFace #Filmmakers #GermanFilm #GermanTV #writer #director #actor #productiondesigner #talent #GermanFilmmakers #GermanCinema #MoritzMüllerPreißer #EvaTrobisch #MehmetAkifBüyükatalay #BanafsheHourmazdi #MonaCathleenOtterbach #SoleenYusef #JanBülow

Finally, the infamous yellow & black leopard is back to the screens of Ticino at Locarno Film Festival! 🐆💛🖤 German filmmaker Christoph Hochhäusler presented LA MORT VIENDRA yesterday at Locarno in a Q&A with cast and crew present, and attended the premiere of the film he (co)wrote and directed at Palexpo (FEVI) cinema. He told the festival: "What fascinates me about gangster films: how directly you can speak of fate and death, circumventing the realisms of contemporary cinema. As a `modern form of tragedy´ (J.-P. Melville) the genre playfully performs last “rites”. Look out for more German premieres and events in Locarno over the next few days! 🐆🐆🐆 #locarnofilmfestival #lamortviendra #christophhochhaeusler #germanfilms #germancinema

Missing the beach and the sun? Get ready to feel the heat with #Afire 🔥 A unique summer dramedy blending elements of tragicomedy with a refreshing post-pandemic twist. Log into the Watch German Films platform, save it and discover where you can watch it! #WatchGermanFilms #germancinema #germanfilms #UnlockTheCommunity