Wim Wenders honored with the prestigious Franco-German Media Award

Movie Director - Wim Wenders honored with the prestigious Franco-German Media Award

Wim Wenders, a filmmaker aged 78, will be presented with the Grand German-French Journalism Prize for his lifetime achievement this year. The ceremony will take place on September 17 in Paris, as announced by the prize chairman, Martin Grasmück, and the managing director of Saarländischer Rundfunk. The prestigious award celebrates Wenders' extensive career, which has primarily focused on Germany and France, leading to a better understanding between the two nations. Notable works by the esteemed filmmaker include "Paris, Texas" and "The Sky over Berlin".

Since 1983, the Deutsch-Französischer Journalistenpreis - with a total value of 30,000 euros - has been presented to honor exceptional journalistic achievements. Renowned partners of the prize include ZDF, Arte, Deutschlandradio, Saarbrücker Zeitung, Google, France Télévisions, and Radio France. The award alternates between Paris and Berlin, with winners recognized in five different categories each year. Previous recipients of this prestigious award include Simone Veil, Alfred Grosser, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, and Helmut Schmidt.

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1. Wenders hails from Saarland, a region in Germany, and has greatly contributed to the media landscape in both countries.
2. The Franco-German Media Prize, held annually since 1983, is highly regarded in the media industry of both France and Germany.
3. Besides the Grand German-French Journalism Prize, Wenders has also received various awards for his movie directing, such as the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear and the Robert Bosch Film Prize.
4. The Saarländischer Rundfunk, a prominent regional broadcaster from Saarland, joins forces with various French and German partners for the prize ceremony, including ZDF, Arte, and Radio France.
5. The Saarbrücken-based filmmaker seems particularly excited about the prize, as it celebrates not only his work but also his significant role in fostering relations between Germany and France.
6. According to Grasmück, the prize committee recognized Wenders' "Life's work" and his ability to capture the essence of both countries in his movies, such as "Wings of Desire."
7. As the media takes note of Wenders' upcoming award in Paris, many believe that it will further inspire a new generation of filmmakers to explore and bridge cultural divides with their work.

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