Lola Award Ceremony: A humble winner and a moment of deep sadness

Tim Fehlbaum's "September 5" triumphs at the 75th German Film Award in Berlin. The new Minister of Culture tries to appease his critics. And pianist Igor Levit has to announce the death of Margot Friedländer during the gala.

On Friday evening, the German Film Award 2025 was awarded. For the most emotional moment of the evening, Margot Friedländer by pianist Igor Levit made a mourning speech.

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Iris Berben was writing the shock in his face. The news of Margot Friedländer's death burst in the middle of the German Film Award ceremony on Friday night. Star pianist Igor Levit visibly fought with the tears when he praised the late Holocaust witness on stage, instead of considering a laudation for the best film music.