German cinema made a significant impact at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, with directors Fatih Akin, Mascha Schilinski, and Christian Petzold showcasing their latest projects to international audiences.
Mascha Schilinski's historical drama, "In die Sonne schauen" (Sound of Falling), competed for the Palme d'Or and received the Jury Prize in May 2025. The film, which explores the interconnected lives of four women on a Northern German farm across different eras, is scheduled for release in German cinemas on September 11, 2025.
Fatih Akin's "Amrum," starring Diane Kruger, premiered at Cannes in May 2025. This film delves into Hark Bohm's childhood memories during World War II, examining the impact of ideological indoctrination on a family. "Amrum" is set to be released in German cinemas on September 25, 2025. Christian Petzold's "Miroirs No. 3" (Mirrors No. 3), a drama about a young pianist uncovering family secrets after a car accident, also premiered at the festival and will be released in Germany on October 2, 2025.