# Paternal Leave

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***Paternal Leave*** is a 2025 [drama film](/source/Drama_film) directed by [Alissa Jung](/source/Alissa_Jung) in her feature film directorial debut. The film follows 15-year-old Leo as she journeys to the northern coast of Italy to meet her estranged biological father for the first time.[1]

A Germany and Italy co-production, the film was selected in the Generation 14plus section at the [75th Berlin International Film Festival](/source/75th_Berlin_International_Film_Festival), where it had its world premiere on 15 February 2025.[2]

## Cast

- Juli Grabenhenrich as Leo, daughter
- [Luca Marinelli](/source/Luca_Marinelli) as Father
- Arturo Gabbriellini
- Joy Falletti Cardillo
- Gaia Rinaldi
- Gabriele Carà

## Production

The film is produced by Michael Weber, Cécile Tollu-Polonowski and Viola Fügen, under banners of Match Factory Productions GmbH, Cologne, and Wildside, Rome. Celluloid Tracks took over the post-production of the sound. The project received support from the Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film and the Film Commission of the [Emilia-Romagna](/source/Emilia-Romagna) Region, among others.[3][4]

Principal photography began on 9 February 2024 on locations in Germany, and Italy. Filming ended on 22 March 2024 Italy, [Emilia-Romagna](/source/Emilia-Romagna).[4]

On 9 February, filming was underway in Germany and Italy. In late March filming was done in [Dessau-Roßlau](/source/Dessau-Ro%C3%9Flau), [Saxony-Anhalt](/source/Saxony-Anhalt) Germany, where, among other things, the train station served as a backdrop.[5][6] The film was also shot in [Cesena](/source/Cesena), in the Po Delta Park, between [Ravenna](/source/Ravenna), [Marina Romea](/source/Marina_Romea), Casalborsetti and [Cervia](/source/Cervia) in the province of Ravenna, [Comacchio](/source/Comacchio) and [Argenta, Emilia–Romagna](/source/Argenta,_Emilia%E2%80%93Romagna) in the province of [Ferrara](/source/Ferrara) and Munich.[3]

## Release

*Paternal Leave* had its World premiere on 15 February 2025, as part of the [75th Berlin International Film Festival](/source/75th_Berlin_International_Film_Festival), in Generation 14plus.[7][8][9] It will also compete at the [8th Malaysia International Film Festival](/source/8th_Malaysia_International_Film_Festival) in competition section and screened on 20 July 2025.[10] Distributed by [Vision Distribution](/source/Vision_Distribution),[11] it was released theatrically in Italy on 15 May 2025.

## Accolades

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref. Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Crystal Bear for the Best Film Alissa Jung [12][13] Prize AG Kino – Gilde - Cinema Vision 14plus Paternal Leave [14] 8th Malaysia International Film Festival 26 July 2025 Best Film Alissa Jung [15][16] Best Actress Juli Grabenhenrich

## References

1. ["Paternal Leave, Deutschland-Italien, 2024-2025, Spielfilm"](https://www.filmportal.de/film/paternal-leave_569a10b684c84d1f8758f06ee92139e7) [Paternal Leave, Germany-Italy, 2024-2025 Feature Film] (in German). *filmportal.de*. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. Abbatescianni, Davide (16 January 2025). ["This year's Berlinale Generation titles "wrest meaning from the world""](https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/472379/). *[Cineuropa](/source/Cineuropa)*. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. ["Alla 75esima 'Berlinale' approda il film 'Paternal Leave' girato anche a Cesena nel marzo dello scorso anno"](https://www.comune.cesena.fc.it/novita/alla-75esima-berlinale-approda-il-film-paternal-leave-girato-anche-a-cesena-nel-marzo-dello-scorso-anno/) [The film 'Paternal Leave' arrives at the 75th 'Berlinale' also shot in Cesena in March last year] (in German). *Municipality of Cesena*. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. ["Paternal Leave: Feature Film, 2024-2025, Coming of age, Drama, Germany, Italy"](https://www.crew-united.com/en/Paternal-Leave__317053.html). *Crew United*. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. ["Am Set von Paternal Leave"](https://www.mdm-online.de/index.php?id=9&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=3099&cHash=644cc25258d583409b03bf3b4d903423) [On the set of Paternal Leave] (in German). *MDM Online*. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. Laura Ludwig (22 March 2024). ["Von Italien nach Dessau-Roßlau: "In aller Freundschaft"-Star dreht Drama in der Doppelstadt"](https://www.mz.de/lokal/dessau-rosslau/in-aller-freundschaft-star-dreht-drama-paternal-leave-in-dessau-rosslau-3811668) [From Italy to Dessau-Roßlau: "In aller Freundschaft" star shoots drama in the twin city] (in German). *MZ.de*. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). ["Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles"](https://www.screendaily.com/news/berlinale-reveals-special-panorama-generation-and-forum-titles/5200856.article). *[ScreenDaily](/source/ScreenDaily)*. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. Scott Roxborough (16 January 2025). ["Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2025-berlin-festival-generation-lineup-1236110398/). *[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)*. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. ["Paternal Leave"](https://www.berlinale.de/en/2025/programme/202501646.html). *Berlinale*. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.

1. ["Film Lineup 2025"](https://www.miffest.com.my/film-lineup-2025/#). *[Malaysia International Film Festival](/source/Malaysia_International_Film_Festival)*. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.

1. De Marco, Camilo (14 May 2025). ["Recensione: Paternal Leave"](https://cineuropa.org/it/newsdetail/477362/). *[Cineuropa](/source/Cineuropa)*

1. Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). ["Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup"](https://deadline.com/2025/01/berlin-film-festival-justin-kurzel-the-narrow-road-to-the-deep-north-jacob-elordi-lineup-2025-1236258397/). *[Deadline](/source/Deadline_Hollywood)*. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

1. ["Generation 2025 – Wresting Meaning from the World"](https://www.berlinale.de/en/2025/news-press-releases/261120.html). *Berlinale*. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.

1. Peter Debruge (22 February 2025). ["'Dreams (Sex Love)' Wins the Berlin Film Festival, While 'The Blue Trail' Earns Grand Jury Prize"](https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/berlin-film-festival-awards-2025-winners-1236316181/). *[Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. Retrieved 23 February 2025.

1. Naman Ramachandran (17 June 2025). ["Malaysian Drama 'Ninavau' Opens MIFFest, Environmental Epic 'Transamazonia' Closes"](https://variety.com/2025/film/news/malaysian-drama-ninavau-miffest-ti-lung-1236434906/). *[Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. Retrieved 25 June 2025.

1. ["Film Lineup 2025"](https://www.miffest.com.my/film-lineup-2025/#). *[MIFFest](/source/Malaysia_International_Film_Festival)*. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.

## External links

- [Paternal Leave](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31974122/) at IMDb
- [*Paternal Leave*](https://www.berlinale.de/en/2025/programme/202501646.html) at Berlinale

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