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title: "Janson Releases Award-Winning German Feature \"The Deserter\""
date: 2026-02-10T11:48:00-06:00
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# Janson Releases Award-Winning German Feature "The Deserter"
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Tappan, NY – March 6, 2026 ... Janson Media Announces Worldwide Release of Award-Winning Feature Film** ***The Deserter*** **Across Television, Digital, and Non-Theatrical Markets**
Directed by **Christoph Baumann** and starring **Sebastian D. Fischer, Anna Kaminski, and Sandro Kirtzel**, *The Deserter* is a gripping historical drama set in 1945 that follows the tense encounter between an SS soldier who has fled his unit and a Jewish woman hiding in a remote mountain hut. What begins in fear and suspicion evolves into an emotionally complex story of conscience, survival, and the possibility of human connection amid the devastation of war.
Since its premiere, the film has emerged as a standout on the international festival circuit, earning **16 wins and 2 nominations** and establishing itself as one of the most honored independent European dramas of recent years. Major accolades include:
- **Best Film – Singapore International Competition (2026)**
- **Best Feature Film – Athens International Film Festival (2025)**
- **Jury Prize, Best Feature – Dublin Movie Awards (2025)**
- **Best Feature Drama – London Independent Film Festival (2025)**
- **Best Feature Narrative – New York City Independent Film Festival (2025)**
- **Special Jury Award, Best Foreign Feature – WorldFest Houston (2025)**
- **Best Film – Lift-Off Film Festival Berlin (2025)**
- **Best Drama – Hollywood Independent Film Festival (2025)**
- **Best Foreign Language Film – Orlando Film Festival (2025)**
“*The Deserter* is a powerful and deeply human film that speaks to audiences far beyond its historical setting,” said Jesse Janson, president of Janson Media. “Its extraordinary festival success demonstrates the universal impact of the story, and we are proud to bring this exceptional work to viewers and programmers around the world.”
**Worldwide Distribution and Availability**
Janson Media will represent *The Deserter* for exploitation across:
- Linear television and cable networks
- Global streaming and transactional VOD platforms
- Educational and library licensing
- Community, military, and other non-theatrical screenings
The film is currently available to audiences in the United States on **Amazon Prime Video**:
Additional information can be found on IMDb:
**About Janson Media**
Janson Media is a leading independent distributor of film and television programming, representing thousands of hours of award-winning content across all media worldwide. With deep relationships in broadcast, digital, and educational markets, Janson Media connects exceptional storytelling with global audiences.
**Press & Licensing Contact**
Janson Media
[www.janson.com](http://www.janson.com/)
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