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Paavo Järvi conducting the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen in Vienna.

Paavo Järvi conducting the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen in Vienna.

A Haydn project feted at Opus Klassik awards

An album by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen gets a classical music award. It's featured in a DW documentary.

Three musicians with brass instruments sit in front of their wooden music stands. A robot arm with the word "CeTI" on it is in front of them.

Three musicians with brass instruments sit in front of their wooden music stands. A robot arm with the word "CeTI" on it is in front of them.

Robot conductor takes charge at Dresden Symphony Orchestra

A robot maestro took the baton at the orchestra's 25th anniversary concert. Is this the future of classical music?

People of different ethnicities sing on stage. They are predominantly dressed in black.

People of different ethnicities sing on stage. They are predominantly dressed in black.

Beethovenfest: What does music have to do with democracy?

Unique Beethovenfest performances mark the anniversaries of Germany's Basic Law and German Unity Day.

Six Der Spiegel magazine covers featuring Hitler

Six Der Spiegel magazine covers featuring Hitler

'After Hitler': Changing German views of Nazism

From secret adoration to loud dismay, Germans have reconciled the Nazi past in very different ways across 80 years.

Billie Eilish singing in a microphone.

Billie Eilish singing in a microphone.

Use, and misuse, of music in US presidential campaigns

As Billie Eilish endorses Kamala Harris, here's a look at the history of music in political campaigns.

Justin Marks, Hiroyuki Sanada, and the team of “Shogun” accept the award for Outstanding Drama Series during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater.

Justin Marks, Hiroyuki Sanada, and the team of “Shogun” accept the award for Outstanding Drama Series during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater.

Emmys: Japanese-language show 'Shogun' breaks record

Japanese-language historical drama "Shogun" smashed Emmy records, winning 18 trophies at the 76th edition of the awards.

An open air stage bathed in red light with xylophone player in the foreground.

An open air stage bathed in red light with xylophone player in the foreground.

Beethovenfest: Making classical music accessible to all

Under the motto "Together," the Bonn festival dedicated to Beethoven is aiming for an inclusive experience.

A female model walks down the runway wearing a pink cap and a t-shirt that says "I love Ozempic"

A female model walks down the runway wearing a pink cap and a t-shirt that says "I love Ozempic"

Bye-bye body positivity, hello 'heroin chic'?

Do weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Y2K nostalgia mean the end of body positivity?

Film still from 'Babygirl' shows closeup of actors Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in desiring embrace.

Film still from 'Babygirl' shows closeup of actors Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson in desiring embrace.

Venice Film Festival favorites

Sex scenes, stars and extended standing ovations: Here are some of the films that grabbed the most attention in Venice.

Black and white picture of two men and a woman who are smiling into the camera amidst tropical foliage.

Black and white picture of two men and a woman who are smiling into the camera amidst tropical foliage.

The Galapagos mystery that just won't die

Sex and death marred a German group's search for utopia in the 1930s. A new book and film revisit their exploits.

A man conducts an orchestra

A man conducts an orchestra

East meets West in the music of the 2024 Campus Project

What happens when you bring together nearly 200 young musicians from 40 countries and a composer inspired by Beethoven?

Screenshot showing a fan at position 300,000 in an online queue

Screenshot showing a fan at position 300,000 in an online queue

Oasis tickets: UK government to probe 'dynamic pricing'

Ministers have promised an investigation after fans complained of inflated ticket prices for Oasis' 2025 reunion tour.

A man with a white-painted clown mouth stares pensively ahead

A man with a white-painted clown mouth stares pensively ahead

The Jerry Lewis Holocaust movie no one has ever seen

The Venice Film Festival will show clips from the comedian's "lost" Holocaust movie "The Day the Clown Cried."

A woman wearing a dark dress gestures to a crowd

A woman wearing a dark dress gestures to a crowd

Why Venice is this year's most important film festival

The 81st Venice Film Festival is a can't-miss event for movie fans, featuring feature debuts and superstar returns.

Two large banners, one black the other rainbow colored, read St Pauli and fly over a crowd in a stadium

Two large banners, one black the other rainbow colored, read St Pauli and fly over a crowd in a stadium

St. Pauli injects subculture into the Bundesliga

St. Pauli club is set to light up Germany's top football league with a passionate mix of music and social justice.

13 cult films starring Alain Delon

French film legend Alain Delon was popular in the 1960s, working with some of the finest directors.

An AI-generated image of a woman

An AI-generated image of a woman

AI models 'strike a pose' shaking up the fashion world

Could real-life models one day be part of the past? Many companies are turning to AI for their advertising campaigns.

Alfred Hitchcock smiles slightly in a picture from 1972.

Alfred Hitchcock smiles slightly in a picture from 1972.

Born 125 years ago: Alfred Hitchcock

The legacy of the master of suspense lives on 125 years after his birth.

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DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

Hollywood's Best Director: M. Night Shyamalan

M. Night Shyamalan is considered one of Hollywood’s greatest directors. The psychological thriller "The Sixth Sense" shot him to moviemaking heights. His sci-fi and fantasy films are international blockbusters. He tells us what it’s all about.

Portrait shot of a fantasy actress with blonde hair and dark make-up

Portrait shot of a fantasy actress with blonde hair and dark make-up

Wacken Open Air 2024: Annual general meeting of the metal world

The largest heavy metal festival in the world is a cult event for musicians and more than 80,000 fans.

A drawing shows Richard Wagner sitting a piano with his hand on some scores.

A drawing shows Richard Wagner sitting a piano with his hand on some scores.

German composer Richard Wagner: The man behind the myth

Once described as "a sniveling gnome with exceptional talent," Wagner still managed to create a mythic idea of himself.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at her Presidential Campaign headquarters in Wilmington, smiling

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at her Presidential Campaign headquarters in Wilmington, smiling

Celebrities rush to embrace Kamala Harris

Hollywood and music stars from Cardi B to Charli XCX have rallied behind the woman who will likely take on Donald Trump.

Colossus of Ramses II, known as Ramses the Great, at Memphis museum in Mit Rahinah, south of Cairo, Egypt.

Colossus of Ramses II, known as Ramses the Great, at Memphis museum in Mit Rahinah, south of Cairo, Egypt.

Opulence of pharaoh Ramses II unveiled at exhibition

The treasures of Ramses II, Egypt's most powerful pharaoh, are on display at a touring exhibition in Cologne, Germany.

Golden buckle in the shape of a knot against a black background

Golden buckle in the shape of a knot against a black background

Treasures of Crimea: 'Scythian gold' on show in Kyiv

Ukraine fought for almost 10 years for the return of Crimean archaeological treasures. Now they're on display in Kyiv.

A woman with curly blonde hair sings into a mike

A woman with curly blonde hair sings into a mike

Dealing with Holocaust trauma through music

"Silent Tears" features Holocaust survivors' poems set to music. The Yiddish-language album is now receiving an award.

A symbolic image showing a bookshelf in the shape of a silhouette of a human head, filled with colorful book spines.

A symbolic image showing a bookshelf in the shape of a silhouette of a human head, filled with colorful book spines.

In this AI age, I still write my own articles

It seems ideal. A computer spits out a text, you do a bit of editing and you're done. But there are a few catches.

Kate Winslet signing autographs in a crowd.

Kate Winslet signing autographs in a crowd.

Kate Winslet honored at Munich film festival

Celebrated at Filmfest München, the actress encouraged women to feel confident. She's known for her strong roles.

Two men turn to look at the camera. One is wearing tinted glasses and has his hand on the other man's lapel.

Two men turn to look at the camera. One is wearing tinted glasses and has his hand on the other man's lapel.

'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld' miniseries profiles fashion icon

A French miniseries celebrates the German fashion star Karl Lagerfeld. Daniel Brühl shines in the lead role.

A picture showing a soldier in full army gear stading in a trench.

A picture showing a soldier in full army gear stading in a trench.

War in Ukraine: Oleg Sentsov's 'accidental' documentary

The Ukrainian director takes viewers inside the trenches of the war in Ukraine with his immersive documentary "Real."

Two men in dark suits stand with raised arms in front of a classical music orchestra.

Two men in dark suits stand with raised arms in front of a classical music orchestra.

Rheingau music festival presents global classical music

At this year's Rheingau festival, organizers are mixing classical music with diverse sounds from distant countries.

A black and white photo of Donald Sutherland

A black and white photo of Donald Sutherland

Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

The Canadian actor was known for his roles in "M*A*S*H" and "The Hunger Games," among others.

A woman looks at a picture of a smiling young orthodox Jewish couple, who are holding hands.

A woman looks at a picture of a smiling young orthodox Jewish couple, who are holding hands.

Marriage, sex and desire in Judaism

No masturbation and unique sex toys: An exhibition at the Jewish Museum Berlin sheds light on the sex lives of Jews.

Picture of an artwork by Banksy.

Picture of an artwork by Banksy.

Art and football meet in immersive exhibition

In an exhibition at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, visual art and football merge in symbiotic artistry.

People dressed in black gesticualting on a stage.

People dressed in black gesticualting on a stage.

Bach's music — diverse and accessible

Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas not only inspire choirs worldwide, but also those who can't actually hear his music.

Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck in 'Mickey's Christmas Carol' (1983)

Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck in 'Mickey's Christmas Carol' (1983)

Donald Duck turns 90

The bumbling and fiery-tempered Donald Fauntleroy Duck made his debut in a short animation film on June 9, 1934.

A colorized photo of Franz Kafka.

A colorized photo of Franz Kafka.

Who was Franz Kafka and why is he more popular than ever?

Franz Kafka is one of the best-known German-language authors in the world, even though he has been dead for 100 years.

Painting of the composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Painting of the composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Mozart: Music of a tortured soul

Mozart was more than just a child prodigy and pop star of his time. This year's Mozartfest delves deep into his soul.

A group of models wearing Brazilian-flag themed outfits stand on an elegant red-carpeted stairway in a marble hall

A group of models wearing Brazilian-flag themed outfits stand on an elegant red-carpeted stairway in a marble hall

Brazilcore: How favela fashion became cool

Designers like Abacaxi are reclaiming the Brazilian flag for all as they celebrate the style of the favelas.

Sean Baker accepts the Palme d'Or for the film "Anora," during the awards ceremony of the 77th international film festival, Cannes, France

Sean Baker accepts the Palme d'Or for the film "Anora," during the awards ceremony of the 77th international film festival, Cannes, France

'Anora' wins Cannes Film Festival's top prize

Director Sean Baker won the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival after seeing off 21 other films.

Mohammad Rasoulof, a man wearing glasses on a sunny day.

Mohammad Rasoulof, a man wearing glasses on a sunny day.

Rasoulof defies Iranian regime with new film

The dissident filmmaker managed to escape Iran to premiere "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" at the Cannes Film Festival.

Director Ali Abbasi makes a face at a lot of photographers

Director Ali Abbasi makes a face at a lot of photographers

From the polemic to the political at Cannes

The 77th edition of Cannes boasts a wide range of film topics, but just a few standout works.

A man and a woman perform on the bagpipes onstage.

A man and a woman perform on the bagpipes onstage.

Belarusian band Irdorath back on stage after imprisonment

Two years in prison for playing music at a protest? That's what happened to Vladimir and Nadezhda of the band Irdorath.

Jenny Erpenbeck sits against a background of bookshelves.

Jenny Erpenbeck sits against a background of bookshelves.

Booker winner Jenny Erpenbeck: An East German perspective

The winner of the International Booker Prize and tipped for a Nobel, Jenny Erpenbeck is relatively unknown in Germany.

Four women, one holding an award, stand on a stage

Four women, one holding an award, stand on a stage

Star hype, #MeToo at Cannes 2024 film festival

The 77th edition of the festival isn't just about films. #MeToo and the Israel-Hamas war are also on the agenda.

A black-and-white image of Alice Munro sitting in an armchair

A black-and-white image of Alice Munro sitting in an armchair

Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

The first Canadian author to win the Nobel Prize in literature, Alice Munro, has died at the age of 92 in Ontario.

Veranstaltungsplakat des Dok.fest München; ein junge hält seinen Zeigefinger zwischen seinen Lippen

Veranstaltungsplakat des Dok.fest München; ein junge hält seinen Zeigefinger zwischen seinen Lippen

Highlights of the DOK.fest Munich

Germany's largest documentary film festival features political and personal stories, documenting a world in transition.

Man with a yellow balloon instead of his head standing in a metro

Man with a yellow balloon instead of his head standing in a metro

'Air Head': AI-generated film redefines rules of animation

OpenAI's Sora model animates videos within seconds. What does that mean for the value of human creativity?

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein: US court overturns 2020 rape conviction

The majority opinion argued that the judge committed serious errors and swayed jurors by admitting invalid testimony.

Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Arab Film Festival in Berlin spotlights Palestinian voices

As the Israel-Hamas war impacts Germany's cultural sector, the ALFILM festival fear for the future of their event.

Berlin Konzerthaus: exterior of a classical building with columns and statues lit up at night.

Berlin Konzerthaus: exterior of a classical building with columns and statues lit up at night.

A German opera gala to help 'Rebuild Ukraine'

Opera stars, politicians and public figures are raising funds for Ukrainian children living with trauma.