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Sound of Falling Triumphs at Cannes, Highlights German Cinema

1/28/2026

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Sound of Falling won the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2025, marking an achievement for German cinema.
Mascha Schilinski, a filmmaker, directed Sound of Falling, detailing rural life from World War I to the post-Communist era.
The narrative follows four girls across generations, including Alma's brother's war-related trauma and Angelika's abuse in the 1980s.
In the conclusion, newcomers renovate the abandoned farm in a post-wall period, stirring hidden spirits.

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Story summary

Sound of Falling won the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2025, marking an achievement for German cinema.
Mascha Schilinski, a filmmaker, directed Sound of Falling, detailing rural life from World War I to the post-Communist era.
The narrative follows four girls across generations, including Alma's brother's war-related trauma and Angelika's abuse in the 1980s.
In the conclusion, newcomers renovate the abandoned farm in a post-wall period, stirring hidden spirits.