The German-French-Polish co-production "Capitan" (Der Hauptmann) directed by Robert Schwentke received the award for the Best Cinematography by Florian Ballhaus.

The film is the story of a German army deserter who, in the last days of April 1945, claims to be an army officer and Hitler's special envoy. Taking advantage of the chaos, he organises a squad of similar free-wheelers and deserters.

Tempus Film Company was responsible for the production service in Poland.