Germany’s filmmaking scene is vibrant, with a recent reform of the country’s film law boosting production incentives, but producers see room for improvement.

The Teutonic contingent in Venice is led by “Silent Friend” in competition, part of a pack of 21 German productions and co-productions in various sections, with a further four projects in Venice Production Bridge.

Although “Silent Friend” is directed by a Hungarian, Ildikó Enyedi, it is a majority German production, and one of the country’s strengths is its willingness to embrace international talent. Another film to look out for is “Funeral Casino Blues” in Horizons, directed by Roderick Warich, who was in Venice in 2023 as the co-screenwriter of “The Universal Theory.”

Simone Baumann, managing director of German Films , which p

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