74th Internationales Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg

Germany, November 6 - November 16 2025

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The jury

Britta Schmeis (Germany), Tereza Brdecková (Czech Republic), Assiya Issemberdiyeva (Kazakhstan)

Awarded films

Motivation: “Beautifully and artistically crafted, this film unfolds through mesmerising, hypnotic imagery. It explores the complexity of human existence and modern life on a deceptively simple ground. Elemental forces shape its meditative and metaphysical rhythm, drawing us into a world that feels both intimate and universal. The protagonist’s inner struggle – between silent temptations and the hidden revelations of ageing – is portrayed with remarkable depth by a non-professional actor, Gerrit Knobbe.”