Nastassja Kinski receives honorary beaver at bizarre film gala in Biberach

Nastassja Kinski receives honorary beaver at bizarre film gala in Biberach

Biberach recently celebrated with great enthusiasm the Biberach Film Festival, which took place from October 29th to November 2nd. The event attracted over 100 filmmakers who were able to talk shop and discuss more than 50 films in various categories. The excitement surrounding this year's festival was palpable, and none other than actress Nastassja Kinski had the honor of receiving the honorary beaver. Unfortunately, she arrived late and had a cold because she missed a train, which created a bit of a shock moment, but it didn't dampen her acting charisma. As the Swabian newspaper Reportedly, Kinski was unimpressed at the awards ceremony and only gave a short acceptance speech instead of having more in-depth discussions.

The gala on Saturday evening, moderated by Willi Glück, offered a relaxed atmosphere and included musical highlights from soprano Eva Zalenga and pianist Doriana Tchakarova. The event was always entertaining, except for Kinski's quirky performance, which made the audience smile. Douglas Wolfsperger, the film festival's artistic director, also took the floor and acknowledged Kinski's influence on German cinema, for example through her collaboration with directors such as Roman Polanski and Wim Wenders.

High viewership and award ceremonies

The positive response to the festival was unmistakable, with around 8,500 tickets sold, an increase compared to the previous year. Carolin Bock, the new chairwoman of the Biberach Film Festival Association, emphasized the good cooperation between the city and filmmakers and presented new ideas in the supporting program. Carl Bergengruen from MFG Baden-Württemberg addressed the challenges that cinemas face after the corona pandemic and highlighted the role of film funding. Statistically, one in four people in Biberach buys a cinema ticket, which underlines the city's close ties to local film events.

The opening film, “The Murderer's Greatest Hour,” a gripping historical thriller, was about a mysterious series of murders in Prague in 1945. The story featured a conflict between Czech investigators and the German occupation and could be experienced in two parts. The first part was shown on October 29th and the second on November 1st. Anyone who stopped by the traditional film festival party at the Hotel Kapuzinerhof on October 31st could end the evening with free entry and good music.

Overall, the Biberach Film Festival was a complete success, celebrating creativity and cohesion in the region. Film lovers can look forward to the coming year and the new works that will conquer the hearts of viewers.