Film Festival in Cannes - First German Director Awarded

At the Cannes Film Festival, Berlin-based director and screenwriter Masha Schilinski has been honored with the Jury Prize for her film "Looking into the Sun". It is the first time in the history of the film festival that a German director has been awarded.

For her film "Looking into the Sun", the Berlin-based artist Masha Schilinski has received the jury's prize.

Just a few hours before the award ceremony, it was not clear whether the final of the 78th Cannes Film Festival could take place at all. However, the massive power failure is corrected and the renowned awards are handed over to the filmmakers. A special honour goes to Berlin.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival comes to an end with the award ceremony. The Berlin-based artist Masha Schilinski receives an award. She shares the award with the director Oliver Laxe.

The jury prize for "Looking into the sun" belongs to Masha Schilinski – but not alone: with her success, the Berlin woman should pave the way for other young filmmakers. Even in the men's bastion Cannes.

A sensation: Berlin filmmaker Mascha Schilinski won the Jury Prize at Cannes. And she can't believe her luck.