- Actor Marc Hosemann honored with the Comedy Prize
Actor Marc Hosemann (54) was given the Ernst Lubitsch Prize by the Group of Film Critics. Named after director Ernst Lubitsch (1892-1947), the award celebrates the finest comedic performance in a German-language film, and was handed to Hosemann during a ceremony at a Berlin hotel on Sunday.
Hosemann was honored "for his depiction of Death, personified, in 'Sophia, Death, and I,' which was equally filled with laughter and sadness," the organizers noted. Hosemann had shown his comedic skills in last year's film "A Celebration for Life." "It's rare to find a viewer who hasn't seen Marc Hosemann due to his versatility," the statement went on.
Accepting the award, Hosemann said, "Pictures like 'The Oyster Princess' and 'To Be or Not to Be' by Lubitsch have had a huge impact on me and continue to be my role models. I wish Ernst Lubitsch were still around today. It's a massive honor and pleasure to receive this prize."
Hosemann has starred in productions like "4 Blocks" and "Babylon Berlin." He plays the store manager in the comedy series "Die Discounter." He was also a part of the ensemble at the Berliner Volksbühne for years.
The Group of Film Critics also gave a special prize to director Radek Wegrzyn for his documentary "Miss Holocaust Survivor." The film features an unusual beauty contest in Haifa, Israel, with Holocaust survivors. Wegrzyn's work was described as touching.
Hosemann's acceptance speech highlighted his admiration for director Lubitsch and the impact of his films, mentioning that receiving the Ernst Lubitsch Prize for comedic performance was a tremendous honor and pleasure. Consequently, Hosemann's extensive career in both comedic and serious roles has earned him numerous awards and honours, further cementing his status as a versatile and respected actor.
