Mascha Schilinski from the Altmark triumphed at the film festival in Cannes!

Mascha Schilinski from the Altmark triumphed at the film festival in Cannes!

Neulingen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland - Mascha Schilinski, a promising voice of the German cinema, recently won the jury award for her debut drama "Look in the sun" at the International Film Festival in Cannes. This event, which took place from May 13th to 24th, 2023, marked the first participation of a German film in the competition for the Golden Palme for eight years. The director was surprised and moved by the honor, which underlines the quality of her work and the importance of the Saxony-Anhalt film location. Minister Rainer Robra congratulated her and described her award as great success for the region.

"Looking into the sun" was created in the summer of 2023 in Arendsee, a small village in the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, where the support of the local population was decisive. The villagers not only helped with props, but also translated parts of the script into Low German. Schilinski expressed her thanks to the residents of Neulingen, who played a central role in the creation of the film.

a film about women's life

The film tells the life stories of four women who have lived on a four -sided courtyard over a century. The action is mosaic -like and associative, with each protagonist focused on in another decade. Schilinski was inspired by her childhood and used personal research to illuminate the past of the residents. This led to a deep understanding of the history and culture of the region.

As a co-author, Louise Peter was working with Schilinski on the script, who received the Thomas Strittmatter Prize at the 73rd Berlinale for his innovative narrative style. "Look into the sun", also internationally known as "Sound of Falling", will come to German cinemas on September 11, 2025. The film has a length of 149 minutes and promises to speak to the hearts of the audience.

film location Saxony-Anhalt

Saxony-Anhalt has established itself as a popular location that attracts both national and international productions. In addition to Schilinski's work, the region has already been used for films such as "Inglourious Basterds" and "Medicus". These developments contribute to strengthening the regional film industry and promote a creative environment for new film art.

The creation of "look in the sun" is an example of the close cooperation between filmmakers and the local community, which enriches not only film production, but also the cultural landscape of Saxony-Anhalt. With the success in Cannes and an upcoming publication, the potential of the film and further emerging talent in the German film scene shows.