After ten exciting days of the Berlinale, filled with spectacular and creative queer films, the moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. The anticipation of the jury’s decision is over. Once again, awards will be given in categories such as Best Feature Film, Best Documentary/Essay Film, Best Short Film as well as the Special TEDDY AWARD for lifetime artistic achievement, recognizing outstanding individuals.
And now, the wait is over. The jury of the 39th TEDDY AWARD has made its selections, and the winners are in. Drum roll, please…
The TEDDY AWARDS go to…
Best Feature Film
Lesbian Space Princess
Director: Leela Varghese, Emma Hough Hobbs
The introverted space princess Saira is forced to leave her home planet of Clitopolis on an inter-gay-lactic mission to save her ex-girlfriend who has been kidnapped and is being held ransom by the Straight White Maliens.
Best Documentary/Essay Film
Satanische Sau (Satanic Sow)
Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Rosa von Praunheim is the satanic sow, incarnated by the wanton actor Armin Dallapiccola. A poetic compendium of life and death with pushy fans, the Good Lord, lovers and Rosa’s horrified mother.
Best Short Film
Lloyd Wong, Unfinished
Director: Lesley Loksi Chan
In the 1990s, Chinese-Canadian artist Lloyd Wong began a video work about his living with HIV. It remained unfinished. Thirty years after his death, filmmaker Lesley Loksi Chan discovers and edits the material.
TEDDY Jury Award
Wenn du Angst hast nimmst du dein Herz in den Mund und lächelst (If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile)
Director: Marie Luise Lehner
Anna, 12, lives with her deaf mother in a loving bond, yet under humble conditions that are a source of social shame, when she begins high school. Staying close to its heroines, this refreshing debut blends solidarity, feminism and tons of melodies.
Special TEDDY AWARD
Todd Haynes
Congratulations to this year’s winners! Thank you to all directors, filmmakers, actors and sponsors for being part of the 39th edition of the TEDDY AWARD.