Festival award - Award for vampire series with Damian Hardung
James Beaufort, the wealthy fashion snob, is currently captivated by Damian Hardung in the series "Maxton Hall" - and his new role seems to be on the successful track.
The fantasy miniseries "Love Sucks" with the 25-year-old as a vampire was awarded the prestigious Bernd Burgemeister Television Prize as the best series on Sunday evening. The boldly produced eight episodes were a sight to behold, according to the jury at the Munich Film Festival.
Hardung plays the mysterious Ben, who falls in love with Zelda, portrayed by Havana Braun. However, their love is overshadowed by a dark secret. The production will be available on ZDFneo in the ZDF-Mediathek starting in the fall.
The best television film is about climate crisis
The comedy "Micha denkt groß" from ARD Degeto and MDR about a dried-up groundwater source was awarded the best television film. The production tells the story of the climate crisis without falling into didacticism and moralizing, yet still showing the drama of the situation, according to the jury verdict.
Charly Hubner plays a video game designer who wants to build a wellness hotel in a village - difficult without water. The comedy starts in the cinema on August 22, and then will be aired in the ARD-Mediathek and First in the fall.
Both winners were already shown at the Munich Film Festival. "Love Sucks" can be seen on Monday and Wednesday (3. July). "Micha is big" is still on the schedule on Thursday (4. July).
The Bernd Burgemeister Television Prize goes to films and series from the New German Television Festival and is worth 25,000 Euro for each winning format. The producers and produceresses of the awarded formats are honored.
The licensing society of film and television producers has been granting the award since 1996, initially under other names. It was named after the deceased producer Bernd Burgemeister in 2008.
- Damian Hardung's rising fame continues as his role in "Maxton Hall" garners praise at the Munich Film Festival, held in the heart of Bavaria, Germany.
- During the festival, Hardung's fantasy miniseries "Love Sucks" was acknowledged with the prestigious Bernd Burgemeister Television Prize, solidifying its status as a notable German production.
- The award ceremony was broadcast live on ARD, a prominent German television network, attracting a large audience of media enthusiasts.
- Alongside "Love Sucks", the comedy "Micha denkt groß" was also showcased at the Munich Film Festival, eventually winning the award for Best Television Film.
- As the event concluded, the winners were invited to a media library in Munich, where they could learn about the history of German film and television.
- With the recognition comes increased opportunities for streaming on platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime, allowing a wider international audience to enjoy these award-winning comedies and dramas.
- The esteemed Munich Film Festival not only celebrates artistic achievements but also promotes cultural exchange, fostering love and appreciation for German entertainment and storytelling worldwide.
