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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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What to expect at the 2025 Berlinale
Berlin's film fest kicks off with a Tom Tykwer movie. Red carpet stars include Tilda Swinton and Timothee Chalamet.
Pedro Almodovar wins Golden Lion at Venice festival
"The Room Next Door," Almodovar's first English-language feature, saw an 18-minute standing ovation at its premiere.
Venice Film Festival favorites
Sex scenes, stars and extended standing ovations: Here are some of the films that grabbed the most attention in Venice.
Venice Film Festival readies for awards ceremony
This year's star-studded Venice Film Festival boasted an eclectic mix of international films vying for the Golden Lion.
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."
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlights of the DOK.fest Munich
Germany's largest documentary film festival features political and personal stories, documenting a world in transition.
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.
German star Sandra Hüller's outstanding career
All eyes have been on the star of two top-awarded movies: Oscar-winning "The Zone of Interest" and "Anatomy of a Fall."
Berlinale: Film on looted colonial-era art wins Golden Bear
Mati Diop's documentary "Dahomey," on the restitution of 26 colonial works to Benin, won the film festival's top award.
African female filmmakers converge in Benin
The International Women's Film Festival features 18 films, all made by women.
Israeli-Hamas war sparks tensions at the Berlinale
The Berlin Film Festival is no stranger to politics, and the Middle East conflict was bound to cause debates this year.
Berlinale kicks off with a film starring Cillian Murphy
Lupita Nyong'o, Emily Watson and Matt Damon were the stars of the Berlin International Film Festival's opening gala.
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Berlinale
The Berlinale opened with a film starring Cillian Murphy. The competition jury is led by Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o.
Berlin Film Festival names Tricia Tuttle as new director
US-born director Tuttle, who led the London Film Festival, is expected to make the Berlinale "more diverse."
African filmmakers challenge Western narrative
Africa is often portrayed in Western films in a cliche or exotic way. Young African filmmakers want to change this by telling stories from an African point of view. Germany's largest festival for African productions gives this fresh perspective a stage.
Black comedy 'Poor Things' wins Golden Lion at Venice
The Venice Film Festival marks the start of the awards season.
Venice film festival: The tops and the flops
Polanski's selection in the competition sparked controversy — but how was his film? Our DW reporter reveals his faves.
Inside Europe - 7 September 2023
A Bavarian scandal with national implications, Istanbul's water is running out, and Budapest celebrates 150 years of Jewish history. Also on the show: Germany's tradition of church asylum, hot topics at the Venice Film Festival, and an opera masterclass in a Romanian castle.
Bad Saarow film festival: Between trauma and confidence
The German film fest sheds a light on the oppressive or hopeful realities of people living Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine.
80th Venice Film Festival: A less starry affair than usual
Due to the Hollywood strikes, fewer US actors and writers will be attending the festival to promote films.
Venice film fest celebrates cinema despite Hollywood strikes
Fewer stars will attend, but Priscilla Presley and Adam Driver may appear. Other picks have sparked controversy.
LGBTQ and diversity at Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
Celebrating 20 years in Stuttgart, the festival offers mixed themes from animal rights to empowerment to diverse love.
Inside Europe - 06 July 2023
Could Putin really face trial in the Hague over Ukraine? Will France learn from the latest burst of violent protests? And the Italian volcano close to erupting for the first time in nearly 500 years. Also: the Dutch king says sorry for the horrors of slavery, Erdogan digs in over Sweden's NATO membership, the Orkney Islands want to reunite with Norway and Hollywood comes to a Czech spa town.
Annecy Film Festival: What is the future of animation?
"Super Mario" and "Spider Man": Animation films are among the top hits of 2023. But what about the indies?
Top Cannes film festival award goes to 'Anatomy of a Fall'
The 76th Cannes film festival saw a record number of female directors in the competition; one grabbed the top prize.
Cannes 2023: Highlights of the first days
Cannes welcomed stars like Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford and Cate Blanchett to the red carpet.
Cannes film festival 2023: Stars and highlights
The festival opened with Johnny Depp's new film and premieres works by Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson and Wim Wenders.
Film festival fosters hope in violence-torn Burkina Faso
As conflict and violence spread across the Sahel, Africa's biggest film festival promotes solidarity in times of crisis.
Africa's largest film festival focuses on strong women
At the film festival FESPACO, African cinema has freed itself from Western models, with women leading the way.
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