German director Mascha Schilinski inspires Cannes with her film!

German director Mascha Schilinski inspires Cannes with her film!

Cannes, Frankreich - From May 13th to 24th, 2025, the International Film Festival of Cannes takes place, a festival of outstanding importance, which has been celebrated annually in the picturesque backdrop of the Palais of the Festival et des congrès on the Côte d’Azur since 1946. This year the German director Mascha Schilinski is particularly the focus, as she goes into the race for the coveted golden palm with her second feature film "Look in the sun". Schilinski, born in Berlin in 1984, is the only German director in the main competition, which makes her nomination a special highlight.

"Look in the sun" is a generation portrait that illuminates the life of several women on a farm in the Altmark. These different fates combine in the story of four women who come from different epochs and experience their childhood and youth on the same farm. This multi -layered story not only stands out through their female perspectives, but also through the profound examination of the past of the protagonists.

competition and other participants

Schilinski competes with well-known filmmakers such as Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater and the Dardenne brothers. A total of 21 films are in competition, including works by renowned like Jafar Panahi and Julia Ducournau. Hollywood stars such as Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix are also represented in Ari Asters "Eddington", a genre mix of western and horror.

The German film scene is also represented in Cannes by several remarkable contributions. Fatih Akin shows his film "Amrum" in the side row and Christian Petzold presents "Miroirs No. 3" in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes. August Diehl shines in "The disappearance of the Josef Mengele". In the context of this variety of talents, the festival is headed by jury President Juliette Binoche, who is responsible for the award ceremony this year.

A look back at Cannes

The meaning of the festival cannot be assessed highly enough. The golden palm, which is awarded for the best film of international competition, is one of the most prestigious awards in the film industry. This year there are some exciting debut films in the program, including Kristen Stewart's "The Chronology of Water" and Scarlett Johansson's "Eleanor the Great", both of which are to be presented in the UN Certain Regard section.

The Cannes Festival has a long history that extends over many decades. It was held for the first time in 1946, originally planned for 1939, but was postponed because of the Second World War. This year's edition again promises to be a fascinating shop window for innovative film art, in which the best international works are presented and celebrated.

With the upcoming festival and the participation of Mascha Schilinski, German film art is once again moved into international focus and ensures additional anticipation for the comprehensive artistic contributions that are expected in Cannes. The festival not only offers a platform for established filmmakers, but also for emerging talents such as Schilinski, whose work impresses with its unique artistic perspective.