Sandra Wollner's film “Everytime” wins Cannes Un Certain Regard prize

Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s third feature, the German‑Austrian drama “Everytime”, premiered at Cannes and received the top award in the Un Certain Regard section. The film follows Jessi (Carla Hüttermann) and her boyfriend Lux (Tristán López) after a rave in Berlin, leading to Jessi’s sudden death before a family trip to Tenerife. Wollner’s minimalist style relies on long takes, sparse dialogue and visual precision, exploring loss without conventional melodrama.

Critics highlighted the film’s formal rigor and its stark portrayal of everyday tragedy, noting the use of extended camera zooms over Berlin rooftops and a restrained soundscape. The Cannes accolade has positioned “Everytime” as a leading contender for the year’s European art‑house circuit.