Werner โขHerzog will receive a Filmpreis Kรถlnโค 2025 for his documentary “Ghost โขElephants,” showcased within the “Best of Cinema Documentary” series. The award recognizes Herzog’s collaboration with โคNational Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes, who embarked on a search for a unique elephant herd โin the Angolan highlands.
The Filmpreis Kรถln, a prestigious honor โคwithin the German film industry, acknowledges Herzog’sโ continued contributions to cinematic storytelling.The award will be presented at a ceremony held at the Cineplex Filmpalast in Cologne asโข part of the Film Festival Cologne.
Alongside Herzog, three additional honorees where announced: actress Maren Eggert (“I Am Your Man”) willโ be presented with the International Actors Award and stars in the festival’s opening film, “gavagai”; Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonรงa Filho willโฃ receive the Hollywood Reporter award; and Ukrainian journalist, photographer, and filmmaker โMstyslav Chernov will be honored with the phoenix Preis.The Filmpreis NRW โขwinner,selected by a five-member jury,will be revealed during the awards gala.