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Dystopian futures and Gaza tragedy in focus at Venice
The 2025 Venice Film Festival will be remembered for films that bravely reflect on the wars and politics of the times.
Cindy Sanyu: Balancing fame and family — The 77 Percent
Does money make a man? Fame, identity & women breaking barriers, this week’s show dives deep.
Gerard Depardieu ordered to stand trial for rape — lawyer
The French film star is accused of raping and sexually assaulting actor Charlotte Arnould in 2018.
21 films compete for Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Kicking off with star power and world politics, the Venice Film Festival has honored German filmmaker Werner Herzog.
Stars walk red carpet at 82nd Venice Film Festival
George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Julia Roberts are among the stars attending this year's Golden Lion competition.
Venice Film Festival to shine with star-studded lineup
The 82nd Venice Film Festival, which kicks off August 27, is packed with must-see movies and potential Oscar picks.
Hamra: Pulse of a city, mirror of a nation
The reopening of a revered cinema is a sign of Lebanon's capacity to start anew despite political and economic crises.
Czech film highlights Ukraine war conspiracy theories
Can you change the minds of pro-Russian conspiracy theorists? Director Robin Kvapil tried, by taking three to Ukraine.
'Sound of Falling' is Germany's entry for the Oscars
The Cannes Jury Prize-winning drama by Mascha Schilinski will represent Germany in the best international film category.
Who will be the next James Bond?
Who will follow Daniel Craig as 007? Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren insist James Bond should continue to be male.
Wim Wenders in his own words
Over his 50-year career, the prolific German auteur has made observations that are soundbites in themselves.
Wim Wenders: Cinema and the 'art of getting lost'
As Wim Wenders turns 80, a look at how travel and getting lost have shaped his films and global cinematic perspectives.
Why Helen Mirren, at 80, remains the queen of acting
She can portray monarchs and bosses of any period. As Helen Mirren turns 80, here's a look back at her career.
How Hollywood films are modified by censors around the world
Many films are banned, but some censors cut out or modify scenes deemed provocative, such as Superman's kiss in India.
Zambia storytellers at the center of contemporary local film
What does it take to boost an emerging film industry in Africa?
How AI is used in anime productions
AI is already being used in Japan’s anime studios — to help with new creative processes.
How artificial intelligence is changing film
AI clones voices and creates effects and avatars: A revolution for film? Or will jobs be at risk?
Why filmmakers protested against AI
Over 150,000 actors and scriptwriters in Hollywood went on strike for months in 2023 because of AI.
Why AI is almost always the bad guy in movies
For decades, AI has been the villain in films. Why the fear—and what does it reveal about our view of tech?
'What's Next?' — a completely AI-generated film
Yiwen Cao’s film "What’s Next?" uses only AI images, made possible by a small budget and no funding hurdles.
Building Bridges: The art of understanding — Arts Unveiled
Muslim migration to Germany and the high art of diplomacy.
Stories of courage and resistance in LGBTQ+ films
Three international filmmakers are fighting for more visibility for queer cinema.
Beyond Trump's film tariffs: Is Hollywood really in decline?
Fewer films and series are being made in the US. But will tariffs alone bring back productions to LA?
Hitler's food tasters inspire new film
"The Tasters" is a fictional version of the story of a woman who worked as Hitler's food taster. How much of it is true?
German filmmaker Mascha Schilinski wins Cannes Jury Prize
Schilinski's "Sound of Falling" depicts four generations in rural Germany, creating a sweeping depiction of a century.
Filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins top Cannes prize
Dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi has won the Palme d'Or at Cannes film festival for "It Was Just an Accident."
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins best film at Cannes
The previously imprisoned director won the Palme d'Or for his powerful cinematic piece "It Was Just an Accident."
France: Power outage hits Cannes region during film fest
As the Cannes Film Festival is set to end, a power outage hit the glitzy resort town on the French Riviera.
Cannes rolls out the red carpet
The international film world is gathered on the French Riviera for one of the most prestigious events in the industry.
Film star Depardieu given suspended sentence for sex assault
A court in Paris convicted French actor Gerard Depardieu over incidents involving two women on a film set in 2021.
Cannes Film Festival 2025 kicks off
More than just red carpet glamour and art house prestige, Cannes has become the spot to discover the next big thing.
Cannes 2025 lineup shines in the shadow of Trump tariffs
While celebrating the world's best cinema, Cannes attendees will also grapple with an uncertain future to come.
US: Trump announces 100% tariff on movies produced abroad
President Trump said the "concerted effort by other nations" to lure US movie makers was a "national security threat."
'Rust' in theaters four years after cinematographer's death
Halyna Hutchins died when actor Alec Baldwin fired a loaded prop gun. Now the film is reaching audiences.
Turkey: TV stars in the crosshairs of politics
Some actors lost their jobs for backing a boycott after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, an Erdogan rival.
India's bioscope: A disappearing street entertainment
Once a beloved source of entertainment, the bioscope is fading in the age of smartphones and multiplexes.
India: Veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar passes away
PM Narendra Modi offered his condolences on the passing of the 87-year-old actor, calling him an Indian film "icon."
Val Kilmer: 'Batman' and 'Doors' actor passes away at 65
Kilmer, the star of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' has died due to pneumonia, according to his family.
Disney's 'Snow White' opens after racist and sexist fury
The new live-action version of Disney's 1937 musical fantasy sparked a storm of racist comments during its production.
US officials: Gene Hackman, wife died of natural causes
Medical investigators have confirmed the Oscar-winning actor, who had advanced Alzheimer's, died a week after his wife.
Iran wins its first animated short film Oscar
DW talked to the Iranian filmmakers of "In the Shadow of the Cypress," Shirin Soani and Hossein Molayemi.
'Anora' dominates Oscars 2025, wins best picture
Other headline winners included the Israeli-Palestinian documentary "No Other Land."
At the Berlinale, East African filmmakers tackle the past, present and future
Four films from DW Akademie partner EASC were screened at the European Film Market, showcasing talent from East Africa.
Remembering Gene Hackman: 'A Hollywood tough guy'
From "The French Connection" to "The Royal Tenenbaums," Hackman's career spanned six decades. He died at the age of 95.
Berlinale: Coming-of-age film from Norway wins Golden Bear
Latin American films also took high honors at the Berlin International Film Festival.
2025 Berlinale: Who won the Golden and Silver Bears?
Norway's "Dreams (Sex Love)" has won the festival's top award. Here's a look at all the winners in the main competition.
Documentary films probe German identity 5 years after Hanau
In the wake of racist attacks, two documentaries give a voice to victims’ family members.
Tilda Swinton wins Berlinale's honorary Golden Bear
The Scottish actress has been a big screen icon for 40 years, appearing in experimental films and blockbusters
Berlin film festival faces new antisemitism accusations
Police are investigating after a Hong Kong filmmaker used a controversial slogan during a Berlinale speech.
'Mickey 17': Bong Joon-ho offers a Trump-era black comedy
The Oscar-winning director of "Parasite" returns with an English-language sci-fi film starring Robert Pattinson.
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