“The sensational acting performance, the clever adaptation of the script, the fantastic camera and last but not least the grandiose staging inspire in this wild mixture of crime thriller, political thriller, drama and slapstick comedy,” said the jury.
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A quiz show by entertainer Joko Winterscheidt also received an award. About the award for the ProSieben format “Who’s stealing the show?” Grimme director Frauke Gerlach said: “Joko Winterscheidt gives up control. That’s what makes it exciting.” In the quiz show, contestants can conquer the role of the quiz master. “It is remarkable that creativity in the entertainment sector has been able to successfully break through the oppressive everyday life of media coverage during the pandemic.” The also honored report “Charité intensive: Station 43” (RBB) about the Corona winter in a Berlin intensive care unit had a completely different connection to the pandemic. “‘Charité intensive’ preserves a piece of everyday hospital life during a pandemic that is not at all everyday. And tells stories of true heroes”.
The award for “Special Journalistic Achievement” went to Katrin Eigendorf (ZDF) for her reports on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. The entertainer and comedian Anke Engelke received the special prize.
The Grimme Awards will be presented on August 26th. They are regarded as Germany’s most coveted trophy for quality television.
Source: Nachrichten
