Presentation of the Documentary Film Competition Jury of the 31st JFBB

Gershon Klein Documentary Film Award
The prize is awarded to the director and is endowed by Madeleine Budde and Jacqueline Hopp with prize money totalling EUR 3,000.

(Left)
Shani Rozanes / Journalist & documentary filmmaker / IL

The Berlin-based Israeli journalist and documentary filmmaker (“Golda”, 2019) has been working at Deutsche Welle for over a decade, specializing in international affairs and serving as DW’s Middle East expert.

(Centre)
Michal Oppenheim / Film Editor/ IL, DE
The Berlin-based film editor has worked on award-winning fiction and documentary films, including “The Cakemaker” (2017) and “America” (2022), which were showcased and widely distributed at international film festivals.

(Right)
Eric Friedler / Director & Producer / DE
The award-winning documentary filmmaker (“Wim Wenders, Desperado”, 2020) and former SWR Head of Documentaries is renowned for his innovative work. He has received awards, including multiple times the Grimme Award and the German Television Award.

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