Golden Globe nomination for Fatih Akin

12.12.2017 | Hamburg thriller "Into the fate"

Great news from Hollywood: Fatih Akin's latest feature film "Into the Fate" starring Diane Kruger was nominated for a Golden Globe in the "Best Foreign Language Film" category on Monday.

On 7 January 2018, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will present the Golden Globes, which are considered a benchmark for the Oscars, for the 75th time. Fatih Akin's thriller was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.Into the fate with Diane Kruger in the leading role.

Maria Köpf, CEO of FFHSH, says: "Great news from Hollywood: with its Hamburg thrillerInto the fate Fatih Akin is now also on the nomination list for the Golden Globes. Congratulations to the entire team - we are keeping our fingers crossed and are looking forward to the Oscars with even more anticipation!"

Diane Kruger, who has already won the Palme d'Or in Cannes for her acting performance, plays the role ofInto the fate a mother who loses her husband and child in an NSU attack and then fights for justice.

In addition to the Golden Globe nominationInto the fate will also be competing for the Oscar for Best Non-English Language Film for Germany next year.

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