Film Festival - Max Ophüls Prize honors director Christian Schwochow
The 45th Max Ophüls Preis (MOP) film festival is dedicating this year's tribute to director, screenwriter and Grimme Award winner Christian Schwochow. During the festival week from January 22 to 28, the film festival will present three of his films followed by audience discussions. There will also be a public workshop discussion for the audience on the Saturday of the festival, the organizers announced on Wednesday. Previous tribute guests have included actors Mario Adorf, Heike Makatsch and most recently Sandra Hüller.
"It is an honor for us to welcome Christian, not only a multi-faceted director of international standing, but also a long-time companion of the film festival, as a tribute guest," said festival director Svenja Böttger. "We appreciate his diverse narratives, which inspire not only on the big screen but across all audiovisual media, as well as his tireless commitment to up-and-coming filmmakers, for whom he opens doors and shows paths into the industry."
With the series "Bad Banks" (2018-2020), the 45-year-old gave a captivating inside view of financial capitalism. The ZDF production was a huge success with audiences, won numerous awards and was sold worldwide.
In 2008, Schwochow attracted attention with his graduation film "Novemberkind" at the Baden-Württemberg Film Academy, for which he received several awards. TV adaptations such as the two-parter "Der Turm" and the TV film "Bornholmer Straße" (2014) were seen by millions of viewers and each earned Schwochow a Grimme Award. In his sixth feature film "Je suis Karl" (2021), he presents a modern image of right-wing radicalism. The political thriller was nominated for four German Film Awards.
The Max Ophüls Prize is considered the most important festival for young German-language film. From January 22 to 28, 131 films will be shown in 226 screenings at seven venues in Saarbrücken and the rest of Saarland.
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- People from all over Germany are expected to attend the Max Ophüls Preis (MOP) film festival, which is honoring director Christian Schwochow this year.
- Heike Makatsch and Sandra Hüller are among the previous tribute guests at the Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival in Germany.
- Despite his international acclaim, Christian Schwochow has been a long-time companion of the Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival in Saarland, Germany.
- At the Saarbrücken film festival, audiences will have the opportunity to discuss three of Christian Schwochow's films, including his captivating "Bad Banks" series.
- The Max Ophüls Prize is recognized as the most important festival for young German-language film, with 131 films being shown during the week-long event.
- Swiss actor Mario Adorf has also been a tribute guest at the Max Ophüls Film Festival in Germany, showcasing the diverse range of artists honored by the event.
- Christian Schwochow's Baden-Württemberg Film Academy graduation film "Novemberkind" attracted attention in 2008, earning him several awards and launching his successful film career.
- In addition to his work in cinema, Christian Schwochow has also won Grimme Awards for his TV adaptations, including "Der Turm" and "Bornholmer Straße."
- Chance for up-and-coming filmmakers in Austria and Switzerland will also have a chance to participate in various festivals and competitions alongside the Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival in Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
