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Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton sit on a couch in a scene from The Room Next Door

Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton sit on a couch in a scene from The Room Next Door

Almodovar wins Golden Lion for 'The Room Next Door'

Pedro Almodovar's "The Room Next Door" took home the prize for best film at this year's Venice Film Festival.

Spanish director and screenwriter Pedro Almodovar kisses the Golden Lion award

Spanish director and screenwriter Pedro Almodovar kisses the Golden Lion award

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.

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.

George Clooney (left) and Brad Pitt on a boat in Venice.

George Clooney (left) and Brad Pitt on a boat 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.

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.

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.

Sean Baker, winner of the Palme d'Or for the film 'Anora,' poses for photographers with his award

Sean Baker, winner of the Palme d'Or for the film 'Anora,' poses for photographers with his award

Comedy drama 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or in Cannes

"Anora," the latest film from American indie director Sean Baker, has won the top award at the Cannes Film Festival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sandra Hüller wearing a striking black dress at the Oscars, pink flowers in the background.

Sandra Hüller wearing a striking black dress at the Oscars, pink flowers in the background.

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."

Mati Diop holding the Golden Bear for Best Film.

Mati Diop holding the Golden Bear for Best Film.

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.

A woman wearing a grey dress lays on a bed with a light green sheet as the female camera crew talks to her.

A woman wearing a grey dress lays on a bed with a light green sheet as the female camera crew talks to her.

African female filmmakers converge in Benin

The International Women's Film Festival features 18 films, all made by women.

A film still from 'No Other Land': a child dressed in red stands amid the rubble of a destroyed house.

A film still from 'No Other Land': a child dressed in red stands amid the rubble of a destroyed house.

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.

The president of the International Jury Lupita Nyong'o signed autographs on the red carpet leading to the Berlinale Palast.

The president of the International Jury Lupita Nyong'o signed autographs on the red carpet leading to the Berlinale Palast.

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.

People gather around the entrance of the Berlinale Palast during the Berlin International Film Festival.

People gather around the entrance of the Berlinale Palast during the Berlin International Film Festival.

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.

Lupita Nyong'o, Jury President of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, Berlinale

Lupita Nyong'o, Jury President of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, Berlinale

Lupita Nyong'o is Berlinale's first Black jury president

Born in Mexico in 1983 and raised in Kenya, Lupita Nyong'o is a star of many talents — not just on the screen.

Tricia Tuttle

Tricia Tuttle

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."

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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.

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos at the 80th Venice Film Festival

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos at the 80th Venice Film Festival

Black comedy 'Poor Things' wins Golden Lion at Venice

The Venice Film Festival marks the start of the awards season.

A woman in a black gown reaching out to her dog on the red carpet

A woman in a black gown reaching out to her dog on the red carpet

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.

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

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.

Hall full of people watching a film on a big screen.

Hall full of people watching a film on a big screen.

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.

A general view of photographers at the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice.

A general view of photographers at the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice.

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.

File photo of the winged golden lion that symbolizes the Venice Film Festival.

File photo of the winged golden lion that symbolizes the Venice Film Festival.

Venice Film Festival opens amid Hollywood strikes

Some of the films and directors have already sparked controversy even before screenings begin.

Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

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.

A scene from the film "Pine Cone" showing the two queer protagonists embracing in bed.

A scene from the film "Pine Cone" showing the two queer protagonists embracing in bed.

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.

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

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.

A still from an animated film showing a dog in rapper style clothing and a man dressed like Don Quichotte.

A still from an animated film showing a dog in rapper style clothing and a man dressed like Don Quichotte.

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?

Justine Triet holds the Palme d'Or high, as other winners stand behind her

Justine Triet holds the Palme d'Or high, as other winners stand behind her

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 Filmfestival 2023 - Cast - "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Cannes Filmfestival 2023 - Cast - "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Cannes 2023: Highlights of the first days

Cannes welcomed stars like Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford and Cate Blanchett to the red carpet.

From left to right: Melvil Poupaud, Pascal Greggory, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Johnny Depp, Maiwenn, Diego Le Fur and Pauline Pollman on the red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France.

From left to right: Melvil Poupaud, Pascal Greggory, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Richard, Johnny Depp, Maiwenn, Diego Le Fur and Pauline Pollman on the red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France.

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.

Burkina Faso Ouagadougu | Filmfestspiele Fespaco | Statue Paulin Soumanou Vieyra

Burkina Faso Ouagadougu | Filmfestspiele Fespaco | Statue Paulin Soumanou Vieyra

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.

Picture of a woman in a turquoise robe, with blurred figures on camels or seated behind her at a desert

Picture of a woman in a turquoise robe, with blurred figures on camels or seated behind her at a desert

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.

Golden Bear prize.

Golden Bear prize.

Berlinale 2023: 'On the Adamant' wins Golden Bear

The film directed by French documentary filmmaker Nicolas Philibert portrays the patients of a psychiatric facility.

Film still 'On the Adamant': A woman points to a detail in a colorful drawing while another person is standing next to her.

Film still 'On the Adamant': A woman points to a detail in a colorful drawing while another person is standing next to her.

Berlinale 2023: Golden and Silver Bear winners

Along with the Golden Bear awarded to "On the Adamant" by Nicolas Philibert, here are the other prize winners.

Cate Blanchett surrounded by photographers at the Berlinale.

Cate Blanchett surrounded by photographers at the Berlinale.

Berlinale: Glamour and politics on the red carpet

Actress Cate Blanchett and director Steven Spielberg are among the guests at the Berlin film festival.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy waving from a screen, three people standing underneath the projection at the Berlinale.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy waving from a screen, three people standing underneath the projection at the Berlinale.

Berlinale opens with Zelenskyy address

The Berlinale kicked off with a video address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at its opening ceremony.

Statues of awards, the Golden and Silver Bears

Statues of awards, the Golden and Silver Bears

Berlinale: What to expect at the 2023 Berlin film festival

A look at the highlights of the Berlinale, from the focus on Ukraine and Iran to the stars and the competition.

A photojournalist walks through a wasted landscape filled with trash in the fog

A photojournalist walks through a wasted landscape filled with trash in the fog

'20 Days in Mariupol' wins Sundance audience award

The doc captures the horrors of the war in the Ukrainian port city. Its makers were on the hit list of Putin's army.

A woman and man in swimwear sit on sun lounges, she smiling, he looking serious

A woman and man in swimwear sit on sun lounges, she smiling, he looking serious

Cannes winners in line for European Film Prize

Palme d'Or-winning "Triangle of Sadness" is among the works vying for the European Film Awards. More on the nominees.

Film still from 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed': a curly red head with glasses looks towards the camera while another person applies mascara, looking the mirror.

Film still from 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed': a curly red head with glasses looks towards the camera while another person applies mascara, looking the mirror.

Laura Poitras wins Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion

"All the Beauty and the Bloodshed," a documentary about photographer Nan Goldin, won the festival's best film award.

Sadie Sink wearing a feathery dress on the red carpet, surrounded by photographers.

Sadie Sink wearing a feathery dress on the red carpet, surrounded by photographers.

Venice Film Festival: Stars on the red carpet

Traditionally, the red carpet is the place to wow fans with extravagant attire. Take a look.

Eine Frau kniet in Wasser.

Eine Frau kniet in Wasser.

Highlights from the Without Borders film fest

The Without Borders Film Festival in Bad Saarow celebrates its 10th anniversary. Here is a selection of films.

79. Filmfestival in Venedig

79. Filmfestival in Venedig

Venice Film Festival opens with Adam Driver satire

Along with its red carpet event, the Venice Film Festival kicked off with a powerful message from Ukraine's president.

"White Noise" cast member Jodie Turner-Smith poses on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festivals, photographers in the background.

"White Noise" cast member Jodie Turner-Smith poses on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festivals, photographers in the background.

Venice Film Festival opening: Red carpet looks and highlights

Adam Driver and Julianne Moore dazzled on the red carpet. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for support for Ukraine.