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The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are Hollywood's most high-profile award ceremony for the cinema industry. They have been presented every year since 1929 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert stand on stage holding Oscar statuettes

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert stand on stage holding Oscar statuettes

Best director Oscar category all male, yet again

This year's nominees for the best director prize were all men. DW looks into the category's data.

Film still All Quiet on the Western Front, soldier sits on a muddied battlefield, looking stunned

Film still All Quiet on the Western Front, soldier sits on a muddied battlefield, looking stunned

On the Oscar-winning 'All Quiet on the Western Front' score

The anti-war drama won four Oscars, including for the haunting music composed by Volker Bertelmann, aka Hauschka.

Two women and a man of Asian origin stare in fear at something. The woman in the middle is holding the other two back in a protective stance.

Two women and a man of Asian origin stare in fear at something. The woman in the middle is holding the other two back in a protective stance.

Michelle Yeoh makes Oscar history with best actress win

The "Everything Everywhere All at Once" lead becomes the first Asian to win an Academy Award for best actress.

Film still from Everything Everywhere All At Once: two women sitting outside a laundromat.

Film still from Everything Everywhere All At Once: two women sitting outside a laundromat.

Oscars 2023: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' wins best picture

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" has won the Oscar for best picture, besting the nine other nominated films.

The night was full of wins for the cast and directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once

The night was full of wins for the cast and directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once

Oscars 2023: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' wins big

A German film won best international picture and Russia's opposition was also in the spotlight. DW has the latest.

A man wearing black framed glasses, suit and tie speaks into a microphone

A man wearing black framed glasses, suit and tie speaks into a microphone

DW showcases German Oscar-winning director Edward Berger

"All Quiet on the Western Front," Germany's Academy Awards front-runner, took home four Oscars out of nine nominations.

Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad, two brothers in Delhi who inspired the documentary film "All That Breathes," treat an injured bird at their rescue clinic.

Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad, two brothers in Delhi who inspired the documentary film "All That Breathes," treat an injured bird at their rescue clinic.

Oscars: 'All That Breathes' vies for best documentary award

A documentary about two brothers running a bird rescue clinic in Delhi has already won prizes at Sundance and Cannes.

Still from the movie in which a young soldier looks sad, as other soldiers are around him

Still from the movie in which a young soldier looks sad, as other soldiers are around him

'All Quiet on the Western Front' primed for Oscar success

The German anti-war drama recently won top honors at the BAFTA film awards. DW spoke with director Edward Berger.

Film still from 'To Leslie': a woman smokes a cigarette next to a motel sign.

Film still from 'To Leslie': a woman smokes a cigarette next to a motel sign.

Why Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nod triggered controversy

Andrea Riseborough's surprise Oscar nomination shows how social media is transforming awards campaigning.

Film still from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once': A man in a suit smoking in a green alley.

Film still from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once': A man in a suit smoking in a green alley.

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' tops Oscar nominations

"Tar," "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "The Banshees of Inisherin" are also among the top nominated films.

In the foreground, a statue of the Roman goddess Justizia in Brazil's capital Brasília. A group of police officers stand in the background.

In the foreground, a statue of the Roman goddess Justizia in Brazil's capital Brasília. A group of police officers stand in the background.

UNESCO to help in recovery of Brasilia's cultural assets

During the storming of the Brazilian government quarters, rioters also destroyed the country's cultural heritage.

A young Iranian woman cuts her ponytail off during a protest outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul, as a crowd cheers around her

A young Iranian woman cuts her ponytail off during a protest outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul, as a crowd cheers around her

2022 in pictures: A look back

War, climate catastrophe and COVID marked a year of crisis. But the last 12 months also had bright spots.

Film | Im Westen nichts Neues

Film | Im Westen nichts Neues

'All Quiet on the Western Front' in Oscars shortlist

The German World War I epic, co-produced by Netflix has made it onto the Oscar Shortlist. It is up for Best Picture.

Actress-activist Jane Fonda looks into the camera

Actress-activist Jane Fonda looks into the camera

Jane Fonda celebrates her 85th amid cancer remission

As Oscar-winning actress and activist Jane Fonda turns 85, she gets the "best birthday present ever."

Sacheen Littlefeather on stage at AMPAS Presents An Evening with Sacheen Littlefeather at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 17, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather on stage at AMPAS Presents An Evening with Sacheen Littlefeather at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 17, 2022

US: Native American actress who protested Oscars, dies at 75

Sacheen Littlefeather passed just weeks after receiving a much-delayed apology for her treatment at the 1973 Oscars.

Sacheen Littlefeather appearing in at the 1973 Oscars

Sacheen Littlefeather appearing in at the 1973 Oscars

Oscars: Sacheen Littlefeather honored for 1973 protest

Sacheen Littlefeather was booed off the stage and boycotted from the industry after her 1973 Oscars appearance.

Composer Hans Zimmer

Composer Hans Zimmer

German film score composer Hans Zimmer at 65

From "The Lion King" to "Dune" and 007 movies, Hans Zimmer is one of the most famous film music composers in the world.

A still from 'Black Chariot': two people talking to each other in front of a wall of posters.

A still from 'Black Chariot': two people talking to each other in front of a wall of posters.

Unearthing gems of Black American cinema

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is celebrating Black filmmakers, uncovering works that had long been feared lost.

Film still Im Westen nichts Neues (all Quiet on the Western Front) soldier on a battlefield

Film still Im Westen nichts Neues (all Quiet on the Western Front) soldier on a battlefield

Germany sends anti-war drama to Oscars

A statement against war: Germany's Academy Award candidate is the new adaptation of "All Quiet on the Western Front."

Actress Sacheen Littlefeather

Actress Sacheen Littlefeather

Academy apologizes to Indigenous actress for 1973 Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologized to Native American actress Sacheen Littlefeather.

Janet Yang

Janet Yang

Oscars get their first Asian-American president

Film producer Janet Yang will head the organization known worldwide for the Oscar awards.

Honoring Hollywood's Jewish founders

The Academy Museum plans a permanent exhibition dedicated to the film industry's Jewish founders.

Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting an award at the Oscars on March 27, 2022

Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting an award at the Oscars on March 27, 2022

Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban for slapping Chris Rock

Smith has been barred from attending the Academy Awards ceremony for 10 years after hitting comedian Chris Rock.

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

3 normal emails (& 1 other one)

We love hearing from our listeners around the globe. Especially Mark.

Will Smith at the Oscars

Will Smith at the Oscars

Will Smith quits the film academy after Chris Rock slap

The Hollywood actor said he will accept any consequences following his resignation.

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

What was it about 'the slap'?

Plenty of news stories happened this week. But there was only one that everyone talked about. Why?

Combination picture showing Will Smith hiting Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood

Combination picture showing Will Smith hiting Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood

Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap

Hollywood's film academy said Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after he slapped Chris Rock but the actor refused.

Comedian Chris Rock reacts after being hit on stage by Will Smith during the Oscars

Comedian Chris Rock reacts after being hit on stage by Will Smith during the Oscars

Will Smith apologizes over Oscars slap

In an Instagram post, the actor said he was "out of line" for assaulting comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars ceremony.

Dege Stefan Kommentarbild App

Dege Stefan Kommentarbild App

The slap-in-the-face Oscars

Stefan Dege

Sunday's gala was supposed to be a turning point; instead it brought the Oscars to their nadir, DW's Stefan Dege writes.

Tristan Myles, Brian Connor, Gerd Nefzer, Paul Lambert pose holding awards at the 94th Oscars.

Tristan Myles, Brian Connor, Gerd Nefzer, Paul Lambert pose holding awards at the 94th Oscars.

'Dune' visual effects team wins Oscar

The creative work of German visual effects artist Gerd Nefzer on "Dune" led him to his second Academy Award.

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

Oscars slap: Will Smith faces online backlash

Will Smith's violent reaction to a poor joke made by Chris Rock has triggered heated discussion on social media.

A portrait of Hans Zimmer.

A portrait of Hans Zimmer.

Hans Zimmer wins second Oscar in bathrobe

The German composer found out he had won an Academy Award for his "Dune" score from his hotel room in Amsterdam.

Cast members of the movie "CODA" celebrate after winning the Oscar for Best Picture

Cast members of the movie "CODA" celebrate after winning the Oscar for Best Picture

Oscars 2022: 'CODA' wins best picture, Will Smith, Jessica Chastain best actors

The Apple TV+ drama about a deaf family is the first film from a streaming service to win the Oscar for best picture.

Will Smith striking Chris Rock

Will Smith striking Chris Rock

Oscars 2022: Will Smith hits Chris Rock

The ceremony took a shocking turn as actor Will Smith walked onstage to slap Chris Rock over a joke made about his wife.

DIANA: THE MUSICAL Jeanna de Waal as Princess Diana, 2021

DIANA: THE MUSICAL Jeanna de Waal as Princess Diana, 2021

Actors with Oscar and Golden Raspberry nods

Jeanna de Waal has won a Razzie, but some actors have a knack for showing up in the Oscars and the Golden Raspberries.

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Penn calls for Zelenskyy at the Oscars

Not giving Ukrainian president a chance to speak about the war at the Oscars would be "obscene," said Sean Penn.

A women with eye glasses and long hair half smiles into a camera

A women with eye glasses and long hair half smiles into a camera

Oscars: Women write history with every win

In the 94-year history of the Oscars, only two women have won the best director's award. Is a turning point in sight?

A still from the film 'Tsotsi': a man sitting at a table lit by an oil lamp, a woman stands next to him, hands on the table and looking at him with a severe gaze.

A still from the film 'Tsotsi': a man sitting at a table lit by an oil lamp, a woman stands next to him, hands on the table and looking at him with a severe gaze.

Oscars: Where are the African films?

In nearly 75 years, the Oscar for best international film has only gone to an African production three times. Why?

Michael Haneke holding the Palme d'Or award.

Michael Haneke holding the Palme d'Or award.

Film director Michael Haneke at 80

Few directors have been honored for their work as widely as Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke.

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Why Glenn Close deserves an Oscar

Glenn Close, who now turns 75, holds the record for the most Oscar nominations in an acting category, but without a win.

Ariana DeBose poses on the red carpet in a yellow dress.

Ariana DeBose poses on the red carpet in a yellow dress.

Clear signs against Putin's war at the BAFTAs

Best director and best film went to "The Power of the Dog." The stars came out in solidarity with Ukraine.

William Hurt in "The King's Daughter"

William Hurt in "The King's Daughter"

Oscar-winning actor William Hurt dies at 71

Actor William Hurt, known for films like "Broadcast News" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," died of natural causes.

A still from "The Power of the Dog Netflix" with two men on horses.

A still from "The Power of the Dog Netflix" with two men on horses.

2022 Oscars to include top fan-voted film

"The Power of the Dog" leads the Oscars race with 12 nods — and a new 'fan-favorite' film will be acknowledged.

A woman films another woman with a smartphone, as others listen to her speak

A woman films another woman with a smartphone, as others listen to her speak

Indian up for first-ever documentary Oscar

"Writing With Fire" tells the story of the fearless reporters of Khabar Lahariya, India's only rural women's newspaper.

Rolf Zehetbauer in a blck-and-white image smiling into the camera.

Rolf Zehetbauer in a blck-and-white image smiling into the camera.

Oscar-winning film set designer Rolf Zehetbauer is dead

Rolf Zehetbauer created the sets for film classics such as "The Neverending Story" and "Cabaret." He died aged 92.

File photo of Marilyn Bergman and Alan Bergman

File photo of Marilyn Bergman and Alan Bergman

Lyricist Marilyn Bergman dies at 93

The award-winning composer was known for classics like "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "The Way We Were."

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Actor, civil rights pioneer, Sidney Poitier dies

Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win an Academy Award for best actor, was also known for his civil rights work.

Film still 'I'm Your Man': a couple dancing amid others.

Film still 'I'm Your Man': a couple dancing amid others.

Two Germans on 2022 Oscar shortlist

Star composer Hans Zimmer and director Maria Schrader have been shortlisted for next year's Academy Awards.

Oscar Pistorius arriving at the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa

Oscar Pistorius arriving at the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa

Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius up for parole

Oscar Pistorius is being considered for parole. But he will first have to meet his slain girlfriend's family.

The Niemeyer sphere

The Niemeyer sphere

Leipzig's Niemeyer Sphere

Late architect Oscar Niemeyer is famous for his futuristic designs. His final project is quite the sight.