Award-winning and honoured

09.10.2017 | Filmfest Hamburg Special

Tehran Taboo

Whether in Cannes, Venice or Toronto: Some films at Filmfest Hamburg have already caused a storm of enthusiasm at other film festivals and have taken home important prizes worldwide. We have put together a small selection for you.

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Gelbe Aufschrift mit INDUSTRY DAYS. Im Hintegrund ein applaudierendes Publikum

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Bavarian Film Award for three Hamburg projects

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