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Tearjerker 'Four Minus Three' Dominates Austrian Awards
15 Apr
Summary
- Film achieved best opening weekend for an Austrian movie in 2026.
- Actress Valerie Pachner won a Best Actress Award for her role.
- The drama leads Austrian Film Awards with eight nominations.
Adrian Goiginger's "Four Minus Three," an award-winning Austrian drama, is enjoying a robust theatrical launch and critical acclaim. The film, adapted from Barbara Pachl-Eberhart's bestseller, tells a poignant story of loss. It has secured distribution deals across France, Benelux, Canada, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand.
In its home territory, "Four Minus Three" achieved the best opening weekend for an Austrian film in 2026. Five weeks into its release, it continues to play in 86 locations, with 70,096 admissions and a gross of €730,705. The film will premiere in Germany on April 16.
Lead actress Valerie Pachner's portrayal of Barbara has been widely praised. Her performance earned her the Best Actress Award at the Diagonale film festival. The drama now leads nominations for the Austrian Film Awards, securing spots in eight categories, including Best Film and Best Director.
The film premiered at Berlinale's Panorama section, winning the Europa Cinemas Label Award. It is an Austrian-German co-production involving several prominent production companies and broadcasters.
