'Go for Zucker!' wins big in Berlin

Dani Levy's comedy sweeps the board at the German Film Awards.

Jul 11 2005

Hit comedy 'Go for Zucker!' ('Alles Auf Zucker!') swept the board at the German Film Awards this weekend, picking up a grand total of six prizes.

The film, which was written and directed by Dani Levy, tells the tale of a gambling, womanizing sports journalist who must rediscover his Jewish roots having suppressed them for years.

It won the Golden Lola for best picture as well as awards for the film's director, lead actor, costume design, score and screenplay.

Elsewhere 'The Edukators' and 'Sophie Scholl – The Final Days' took home Silver Lolas for best film, with the latter also winning the audience award.

List of the main winners:

Best Film: 'Go for Zucker' (Golden Lola)
'The Edukators' (Silver Lola)
'Sophie Scholl- The Final Days' (Silver Lola)

Best Director: Dani Levy – 'Go for Zucker'

Best Screenplay: Holger Franke, Dani Levy – 'Go for Zucker'

Best Actor: Henry Huebchen – 'Go for Zucker'

Best Actress: Julia Jentsch – 'Sophie Scholl – The Final Days'

Best Supporting Actor: Burghart Klaussner – 'The Edukators'

Best Supporting Actor: Katja Riemann – 'Agnes and His Brothers'