Matthias Brandt: Kassel honors the master of the German language!

Matthias Brandt: Kassel honors the master of the German language!

On Friday evening, a truly significant event was celebrated in Kassel Town Hall: Actor Matthias Brandt received the German Language Prize 2025. The prestigious prize, which has been awarded by the Henning Kaufmann Foundation since 1984, is endowed with 10,000 euros and honors outstanding achievements in the German language. Brandt is only the second actor to receive this award, following Will Quadflieg, who was honored in 1987. Fortunately, Brandt was recognized for his creative use of the spoken word, as [HNA](https://www.hna.de/kultur/matthias-brandt- Nimm-in-kassel-den-deutschen-sprachpreis-entgegen-93786748.html) reports.

At the award ceremony, which was scheduled for June 13, 2025, the jury praised Brandt's linguistic talent as well as his sensitive and nuanced portrayals, especially in his role as Inspector Hanns von Meuffels inPolice call 110, for the best. He is considered a true masterpiece of the German language and is a master at using nuances and pauses that bring his performance to life. This award is not only appreciated by the audience, but also increases awareness of the most important thing - the German language as a tool for connecting with others.

Special features of the award

The German Language Prize, which found its home in Kassel in 2022, is supported by Sparda Bank and managed in trust by the Kassel Plansecur Foundation. The fact that this prize not only honors linguists and writers, but also actors like Brandt, shows the broad range of appreciation for the German language. In the past, greats such as Daniela Danz (2022), Bodo Wartke (2023) and most recently Reclam-Verlag (2024) have been celebrated, which underlines the high recognition of the award winners.

Matthias Brandt was recognized for his impressive works, including novelsSpace patrolandBlackbird, which offers autobiographical insights into his childhood and emotional experiences. These literary works are evidence of Brandt's careful and discreet approach to language and reflect his keen sense of the nuances of communication, according to Kiwi Verlag.

A goosebumps moment

A moving highlight of the evening was Brandt's reading of a passage from his solo recitalMy name is Gantenbein. This goosebumps moment was particularly highlighted by the eulogists, who praised the stylistic diversity and expressiveness of his art. Brandt himself emphasized the essential role of language in our lives: It is the means to create connections and tell stories, as Deutschlandfunk also notes.

The awarding of the German Language Prize is therefore not just an award for the individual, but a clear appeal to everyone to appreciate and pass on the importance of the language. Matthias Brandt, who always delights audiences with his style, has once again proven that the love of language is limitless.