Sandra Wollner's 'Everytime' Continues Festival Run After Cannes Win
Sandra Wollner's film 'Everytime' is having its North American premiere at TIFF, following its Un Certain Regard Prize win at Cannes and selection as Germany's Oscar submission. The story follows a grieving mother, her late daughter's boyfriend, and her younger daughter as they navigate blame and forgiveness after a tragic accident. Wollner's third feature also won the Grand Prize in Sarajevo.
Wollner's third feature arrives in Toronto with significant momentum, having already secured the Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes, the Grand Prize in Sarajevo, and Germany's official Oscar submission slot. The film's festival trajectory now extends to New York and Vancouver following its North American premiere, suggesting sustained awards-season visibility.
The narrative centers on three characters—a grieving mother played by Birgit Minichmayr, her late daughter's boyfriend portrayed by Tristan Lopez, and younger daughter Lotte Shirin Keiling—as they confront questions of blame and forgiveness following a fatal accident that occurs just before a planned family trip. The film's emotional core appears rooted in how grief reshapes familial bonds.
This film's festival success and Oscar candidacy could elevate international conversation around grief narratives and how families process tragedy collectively. Audiences may find resonance in its exploration of blame and forgiveness, themes that transcend cultural boundaries. Its recognition across Cannes, Sarajevo, and now North American festivals could also boost visibility for German-language cinema and independent filmmaking, potentially influencing which international stories gain broader distribution and awards attention.