Austrian actor and director Josef Hader has been awarded the prestigious Ernst-Lubitsch-Preis by the Club of Film Journalists in 2025. The award recognizes the best comedic performance in a German-language film.
Hader was honored for his directorial work in "Andrea lässt sich scheiden," which premiered at the 2024 Berlinale. The film stars Birgit Minichmayr as Andrea, a village policewoman, and Hader himself plays the role of a quirky teacher.
The Ernst-Lubitsch-Preis is awarded annually and highlights outstanding comedic achievements. The 2025 award ceremony took place in Berlin. "Andrea lässt sich scheiden" received seven nominations for the Austrian Film Award in 2024, winning the Audience Award.
The tragicomedy humorously portrays the challenges of rural life in Austria. It has been praised for its authentic depiction and successful blend of comedy and seriousness. The award underscores the recognition of Hader's work and the significance of "Andrea lässt sich scheiden" in German-language cinema.