Roland Emmerich receives Glass Screen honor at CineHamburg

Director Roland Emmerich, known for Stargate, Independence Day and 2012, visited northern Germany for a brief stop at the CineHamburg festival. He was presented with the Gläserne Leinwand (Glass Screen) award, which he described as a lifetime‑work prize.

Emmerich explained that he is currently developing his next blockbuster, a fully AI‑generated science‑fiction film. He reflected on why his career has been based in Hollywood, citing larger budgets and greater audience willingness, while expressing support for German cinema and noting the recent Oscar‑nominated German film September 5.