Film maker has been appointed. - Caroline Link Celebrates 60th Birthday - End Waste Initiative
Internationally acclaimed director Caroline Link expresses her concerns over environmental damage and the climate crisis. "I'm terrified of the collapse of our nature," the distinguished filmmaker shared with the German Press Agency in Munich during her 60th birthday celebration on June 2nd.
She eloquently stated, "People have always been foolish. But if our ecosystem collapses, everything else is irrelevant." Link's ultimate desire is "to finally stop wasting."
Her latest project, "The Years with You," mirrors this sentiment. This romantic drama follows a climate activist and a law student who share a love that transcends their disparate backgrounds. "I wanted to tell a story about two people falling in love outside their own bubble. A plea for more dialogue, so to speak," Link explains. The film is expected to be released in theaters after 2025.
Link is a renowned figure in German filmmaking. Her 1996 feature, "Beyond Silence," gained immense popularity and was nominated for an Oscar as the best foreign-language film in 1998. Though she did not secure the award until 2003, she eventually won it for the adaptation of Stefanie Zweig's autobiographical novel "Nowhere in Africa."
Her films tenderly portray complex characters with sensitivity, passion, and a keen understanding of subtle nuances. Many of her stories feature children, such as "The Young One Must Breathe Fresh Air," which offers a glimpse into the early years of renowned actor Hape Kerkeling, and "As Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit," which chronicles the journey of a young Jewish girl during the Nazi era.
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- Caroline Link, during her 60th birthday celebration in Munich, expressed her concern about the increase in waste and its contribution to environmental destruction.
- Link's latest movie, "The Years with You," tackles the issue of waste and the climate crisis, featuring a climate activist and a law student in its narrative.
- The German film industry is proud of Link's achievements, including her Oscar-winning film, "Nowhere in Africa," which she adapted from Stefanie Zweig's autobiographical novel.
- Despite not securing the Oscar in 1998, Link's 1996 feature, "Beyond Silence," was nominated for the award, signaling her rise as a prominent director in Bavaria, Germany.
- Environmental destruction and climate change were hot topics at Link's birthday party, attended by various press outlets, including the German Press Agency.
- Coinciding with her 60th birthday on June 2nd, Link called for unity among people to address the pressing environmental issues that undermine the fragile ecosystem.
- Link's work, which often focuses on children's experiences, is rooted in her belief that every individual has a role to play in society and might inspire change, as depicted in movies like "The Young One Must Breathe Fresh Air" and "As Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit."
