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Germany's 'Sound of Falling' Shines at Cannes, Oscars Bound

8/22/2025

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"Sound of Falling" is Germany's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Directed by Mascha Schilinski, the film follows four women over a century, focusing on confinement and trauma.
It premiered at Cannes, winning the Jury Prize and gaining critical acclaim for its storytelling.
The film will be released in German theaters on August 28, 2025, with secured international distribution rights.

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Story summary

"Sound of Falling" is Germany's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Directed by Mascha Schilinski, the film follows four women over a century, focusing on confinement and trauma.
It premiered at Cannes, winning the Jury Prize and gaining critical acclaim for its storytelling.
The film will be released in German theaters on August 28, 2025, with secured international distribution rights.