Jury 2025

Lights, camera, action! The countdown begins for the 5th annual Return International Film & Art Festival, returning to Kino mon ami from October 23th to 25th. At the core of this celebration of global creativity is our jury: a hand-picked ensemble of luminaries from the realms of film and art. We are proud to introduce the exceptional minds tasked with discerning the festival's standout pieces, promising an edition guided by exceptional expertise and a shared passion for transformative storytelling.

Christian Kahrmann is a stalwart of German acting, a familiar face from both beloved television institutions and acclaimed cinema. He is widely recognized for his long-running role in the series Lindenstraße and his performance in productions like Bang Boom Bang, Equilibrium, and Hart's War.

Rainer Bock is an internationally celebrated actor, honored for his outstanding contributions to the craft. He is best known to global audiences for his roles in major productions such as Better Call Saul, Inglourious Basterds, and the Oscar-nominated film The White Ribbon

Yvonne Andrä is a documentary film director and co-founder of the film collective 1meter60. Her directorial work, which often explores artistic and cultural subjects, includes films such as the documentary Marlene , The Woman with the 5 Elephants, Arena 196 - Zwischen Wende, Wahl und Wirklichkeit, and Die jungen Kadyas.