German Film Prize Nominees Announced

Hitler drama Der Untergang (AKA The Downfall) is surprisingly under-represented given the international buzz and Oscar nomination, with the winner of the most nominations actually being a Jewish comedy of errors Alles Auf Zucker. Yep, you heard that right: a Jewish comedy leading the German film awards. Go figure. Hit the US Downfall page here and the Zucker page here.

Making me very happy by drawing a solid number of noms is Kammerflimmern, AKA Off Beat, which was one of my favorite films in Philly, coming in a close second to UNO. I know Canfield will second me when I say this is one fantastic film on all counts. Hit that one here.

Some interesting films drawing solo noms, including Star Trek spoof Raumschiff Surprise, hitman thriller Lautlos (AKA Soundless), and Agnes Und Seine Bruder, which Svet linked to just yesterday. Wim Wenders' Land of Plenty turns up a few times as well.

There's lots more in the list, so go check 'em out ...