Berlin celebrates: Mascha Schilinski wins jury price in Cannes!

Berlin celebrates: Mascha Schilinski wins jury price in Cannes!

The 78th edition of Cannes International Film Festival is in full swing and has already provided some exciting results. On May 24, 2025, the talented Mascha Schilinski , a 41-year-old film director and screenwriter from Berlin, was awarded the prize of the jury. Her film "look into the sun" not only impressed the audience, but also the international jury, chaired by Juliette Binoche.

Schilinski shares this valuable award with the Spanish director oliver laxe , who was honored for his film "sirât" . The event, which takes place in the renowned Palais of the Festival et des congrès in Cannes, succeeded smoothly despite an unexpected power failure on Saturday. The award ceremony is moderated by the French actor Laurent Lafitte .

a traditional festival

The International Film Festival of Cannes, which has been taking place since 1946, are not only a shop window for films from all over the world, but also an important place for the international film competition. The event moves filmmakers and stars to the Côte d’Azur every May in May. The main prize, the Golden Palm (Palme d’Or), is awarded to the best film, while numerous other awards are awarded in different categories.

meaning of the awards

The Jury Prize, which Schilinski has now received, is one of the most respected awards at Cannes, alongside the great price of the jury and many others. These honors are not only recognized for the creators, but also a way to promote and make international film art visible.

In total, the 78th film festival is an important moment until May 24th to celebrate the variety of cinemas and to put the voices of innovative filmmakers in the foreground. rbb24 and Tagesspiegel report in detail about the current developments and the highlights of the festival, while wikipedia provides more information about the history and the regulations of the event.