WHEN WE LEAVE by Feo Aladag has been put forward as the German candidate for the Oscar for best foreign film. This decision was made by the specialist jury of “German Films”, the national information and advisory center for the promotion of German films worldwide. In its statement, the jury described its decision with the following words:
“WHEN WE LEAVE is particularly well written, harmoniously set and shows an outstanding acting performance. In a dramatical and subtle way, the fight of a young German-Turkish mother for self-determination in two different value systems is demonstrated.”