Großer BMW-Kurzfilmpreis

Sometimes a jury deliberates for a long time. A very long time. And sometimes it goes surprisingly quick. For the DACH competition, we reached an unanimous decision right away, because one film made a particularly strong impression on us. At the heart of this film is a character who is always there for others. A person who helps others even though she herself desperately needs help, but is unable to accept it. So she keeps going. Takes on another shift. And then another: Yasmin is a paramedic and cares for her sister at the same time, even when she has long since reached her physical and mental limits. The film powerfully illustrates the immense pressure under which people in this field work, while simultaneously drawing us very close to Yasmin. Every detail is spot-on, highlighting the incredible depth of research that went into this—across all departments. From the direction of the actors to the makeup, everything here is simply perfect. The winning film of the DACH Competition is intense, visually striking, and emotional—with a magnificent Anna Bardavelidze in the lead role. We are delighted to present the award for Best Film to TRANCE, directed by Jona Schloßer.