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Golden awards for 'The Secret Floor' – children's film thrilled!
The children's film "The Secret Floor" wins three awards at the Golden Spatz in Germany and offers an exciting story about National Socialism.
Golden awards for 'The Secret Floor' – children's film thrilled!
The Austrian children's filmThe secret floor, directed by Norbert Lechner, won three coveted awards at the 33rd German Children's Media Festival Goldener Spatz. Loud Pulse24 The film received the award for best feature film, the best actor went to Maxikilian Reinwald, and director Norbert Lechner received the Thuringian Prime Minister's Special Prize.
Competition for the awards has been fierce, with 32 films and series competing in six categories since June 1. The main prizes were awarded by a 30-member jury of children aged between 9 and 13. This jury describedThe secret flooras a “very varied fantasy film with a crime thriller atmosphere” and pointed out that it conveys a lot of information about National Socialism.
Plot and thematic depth
The story revolves around 12-year-old Karli, who moves into an old hotel in the Alps. When he discovers an elevator that turns out to be a secret time portal, he is transported to 1938. In this historical setting he befriends Hannah, a Jewish girl, and Georg, a shoeshine boy. The connection to the historical events is reinforced by George's false accusation of theft, which forces the children to solve a mystery in the hotel and overcome the challenges of the time. These elements make the work an exciting time travel adventure. Playmaker highlights that the film aims to give children a new perspective on an important historical period while remaining entertaining.
Was filmedThe secret floorin picturesque locations in Lower Austria, Salzburg and Luxembourg, which contributes to the visual appeal of the film. The co-production from Germany, Austria and Luxembourg is a successful example of cross-border cooperation in the children's film sector.
Preview of the cinema release
The cinema release in Austria is planned for the beginning of January 2026. With the Golden Sparrow awards and the positive response from the children's jury, the film could become a highlight in next year's children's cinema.
The secret floornot only shows entertaining adventures, but also makes an important contribution to the examination of history by preparing difficult topics in a child-friendly manner and making them accessible to young viewers.