ROYAL ARTS VISIONS; KATE WINSLET IN MUNICH – CINEMERIT AWARD PRESENTED

KATE WINSLET

 IN MUNICH 

CINEMERIT AWARD PRESENTED 

 

Kate Winslet at the CINEMERIT cast and DIE FOTOGRAFIN premiere at the Deutsche Theater as part of the 41st FILMFEST Munich on July 02, 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest Munich

Oscar-winner Kate Winslet was honored with the CineMerit Award at the 41st Munich International Film Festival on the evening of July 2 for her achievements in the cinematic arts. 

Christoph Gröner, Kate Winslet, Kate Solomon, Julia Weigl during the CINEMERIT performance and premiere of DIE FOTOGRAFIN at the Deutsche Theater as part of the 41st MUNICH FILMFEST on July 02, 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest München

David Kross, a German actor who had appeared alongside Kate Winslet in “The Reader” when he was 17, delivered a speech in praise of Winslet, whose performance in that film earned her the Oscar for best actress in 2009. 

 

David Kross, Kate Winslet during the CINEMERIT tour and premiere of DIE FOTOGRAFIN at the Deutsche Theater as part of the 41st FILMFEST Munich on July 02, 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest Munich

Kross’s very personal remarks highlighted Winslet’s kindness and approachability: “I very quickly realized that you were not only a fantastic and extremely professional actor but also a wonderful team player. Never before and never since have I witnessed an actor being so supportive of every single cast and crew member on set. Instead of hiding out in your trailer, you were always present, in every department, and always approachable and letting others profit from your experience.” 

Kate Winslet at CineMerit Kate Winslet: THE PHOTOGRAPHY at the Deutscher Theater as part of the 41st FILMFEST MUNICH on July 02, 2024. © Joel Heyd / Filmfest München

At the festive “Evening with Kate Winslet” at the sold-out Deutsches Theater, the Hollywood actress then presented the European premiere of the film “Lee” (directed by Ellen Kuras; screenplay by Liz Hannah, Marion Hume, and John Collee), which she co-produced. Winslet appears in the leading role of Lee Miller, whose impressive story as a photographer and war correspondent during the Second World War is told in the film. The screening was followed by an extensive FilmTalk with Kate Winslet and producer Kate Solomon with the enthusiastic audience. The movie, whose cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Marion Cotillard, and Andy Samberg, will open in theaters across Germany on September 26, 2024. 

CINEMERIT AWARD at the Deutsche Theater as part of the 41st MUNICH FILMFEST on July 2, 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest München

Kate Winslet spontaneously used the stage to make a statement: „It is important to say that we are proud. And as women I think we don’t give ourselves opportunity enough to express our pride in ourselves and the things that we do.” 

Kate Winslet at the CINEMERIT cast and DIE FOTOGRAFIN premiere at the Deutsche Theater as part of the 41st FILMFEST Munich on July 02, 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest Munich

Since 1997, the Munich International Film Festival has presented the CineMerit Award to outstanding personalities in international filmmaking for their achievements in the cinematic arts. 

 

Kate Winslet and David Kross during the CINEMERIT performance and premiere of DIE FOTOGRAFIN at the Deutsche Theater as part of the 41st FILMFEST Munich on July 02, 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest Munich

Kate Winslet, Kate Solomon during the CINEMERIT performance and premiere of DIE FOTOGRAFIN at the Deutscher Theater as part of the 41st FILMFEST Munich on July 02, 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest Munich

Hooman Afshari, Kate Winslet, Lutz Rippe, Kate Solomon, Kalle Friz lors de la représentation au CINEMERIT et première de DIE FOTOGRAFIN au Deutsche Theater dans le cadre du 41e FILMFEST de Munich le 02 juillet 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest de Munich

 

CINEMERIT AWARD at the Deutsche Theater as part of the 41st MUNICH FILMFEST on July 2, 2024. © Kurt Krieger / Filmfest München

Kate Winslet with CineMerit Award. Photo: Joel Heyd