Table of Contents
- 1 Other International Emmy Award Winners
- 2 More than 20 figures for Germany
- 3 **How did “Dear Child” challenge traditional narrative structures or storytelling techniques in order to effectively convey its complex themes?** (This question explores the innovative techniques used in the series and encourages discussion about how form reflects content.)
German thriller “Dear Child”, released on stage Netflixreceived International Emmy Award as the best mini series. The awards were held in New York on Monday, November 25. Directors Isabel Kleefeld and Julian Pörksen, producers Tom Spieß and Friederich Oetker attended the ceremony, as well as leading ladies Kim Riedle and Hayley Louise Jones.
The thriller series has six episodes and tells the story of a woman who escaped from a painful captivity. The kidnapper is the head of a security company that keeps women and children locked up, and his victims must pretend to be family. The fugitive’s fate is linked to a 13-year-old unsolved disappearance case.
“Working with this team was the joy of my life,” Oetker admitted. The series was created with a lot of love and a great cast and crew, Spies and Klefeld said. “The award belongs to all of us, “said the group’s spokesperson dpa.
A scene from the series “Dear Child” Photo: Netflix / dpa / photo
Other International Emmy Award Winners
The French-Japanese work “Drops of God” was named the best drama series, and the best comedy series was “Community of Palermo” from Argentina. Briton Timothy Spall was recognized as the best actor for his role in the drama “The Sixth Commandment”, and Chutimon Chungcharensukying from Thailand won the nomination “Best Actor” for his role in the drama “Hunger”.
Among those nominated in one of the “children’s” categories was another series from Germany – “Gong”, which tells about a schoolgirl –autistic women and her ability to make friends. However, the contender for the award lost the palm to the Danish series.
More than 20 figures for Germany
The International Emmy Award has been presented since 1973. The award is given to the best television programscreated outside the US. This year, 56 works from 21 countries competed for images in 14 categories.
During the award’s existence, the award went to Germany 28 times. So, in 2023, the jury recognized the German series “Empress” about a princess as the best television drama. Elisabeth of Bavariawho later became Empress of Austria (Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich).
**How did “Dear Child” challenge traditional narrative structures or storytelling techniques in order to effectively convey its complex themes?** (This question explores the innovative techniques used in the series and encourages discussion about how form reflects content.)
## Interview: “Dear Child” Wins International Emmy
**Host:** Welcome to World Today News. We’re thrilled to have the talented team behind the award-winning German series “Dear Child” with us today. Joining us are directors Isabel Kleefeld and Julian Pörksen and producers Tom Spieß and Friederich Oetker. Congratulations on your well-deserved International Emmy Award for Best Mini Series!
**Thematic Section 1: Triumph & Collaboration**
* **Host:** This recognition is a remarkable achievement. What were your initial reactions when you heard that “Dear Child” had won?
* **Host:** Friderich, you mentioned that working on this project was the “joy of your life.” What made this experience so special and rewarding for you?
* **Host:** How did the unique strengths of each member of the team contribute to the success of the series?
**Thematic Section 2: The Story & Its Impact**
* **Host:** ”Dear Child” tackles a difficult and sensitive subject matter, exploring themes of captivity, manipulation, and family. How did you approach these complex themes with sensitivity and authenticity?
* **Host:** Kim Riedle and Hayley Louise Jones delivered powerful performances. What were some of the challenges and rewards of bringing these characters to life on screen?
* **Host: **Isabel and Julian, as directors, how did you create a visual language that conveyed the emotional intensity and suspense of the story?
**Thematic Section 3: German Television’s International Recognition**
* **Host:** Tom, Germany has been increasingly recognized for its high-quality television productions. What do you think are some of the factors contributing to this global success?
* **Host:** “Dear Child” joins a growing list of German productions that have been honored with international awards. What does this signify for the future of German storytelling on a global platform?
* **Host:** What message do you hope “Dear Child” sends to viewers around the world?
**Thematic Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* **Host:** What projects are you working on now, and what can we look forward to seeing from you in the future?
**Closing**
* **Host:** Thank you all for joining us today. Congratulations again on your momentous win, and best wishes for continued success.
This structured interview format allows for a deeper exploration of the key topics surrounding “Dear Child” while encouraging guests to share their unique perspectives and insights.
