Festival of German Film in Ludwigshafen

The Festival of German Film is held in a park on the banks of the Rhine on the outskirts of Ludwigshafen. Its aim, say the organisers, is to promote high-quality German films regardless of their box-office success. The festival also pays tribute to outstanding German-language films from other countries. The best film of the festival is presented with a cinematography award. Around 35,000 people cast their vote for the audience award.