Mascha Schilinski's 'El sonido de la caída' Wins Jury Prize at 78th Cannes Festival

Mascha Schilinski's latest film, 'El sonido de la caída' (In die Sonne schauen, 2025), has been awarded the Jury Prize at the 78th Festival de Cannes. This film delves into a tumultuous century through the lens of four generations of women from a family residing at the Altmark farm near the Elba River. Initially named 'The Doctor Says I’ll Be Alright, But I’m Feelin’ Blue,' it was filmed over a span of 34 days following five years of development. The cast features Lea Drinda, Hanna Hecktla, Lena Urzendowsky, and Laeni Geiseler. Schilinski collaborated with Louise Peter on the screenplay, while cinematographer Fabian Gamper enriches the film's visual narrative. The story employs voice-overs to convey the physical and emotional anguish tied to the Elba River, illustrating trauma throughout history.