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7 films with a fresh perspective on women
At the competition of the Venice Film Festival 2022, many directors are telling stories of women.
When the Venice Film Festival was fascist
The Venice Film Festival celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Its beginnings were deeply entangled with fascism.
Highlights at the 2022 Locarno Film Festival
This year's Locarno Film Festival focussed on topics like migration, gender identities, colonialism and climate change.
Offbeat films win big at Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
A film on an 80-year-old burning her death bed and one about rural women running a newspaper won prizes at the event.
The end of Bollywood?
Bollywood was once seen as synonymous with Indian cinema. But film tastes are changing on the Asian subcontinent.
Indian Film Festival goes beyond Bollywood
Mainstream song-and-dance fare aside, this year's Indian Film Festival in Stuttgart has many offbeat movies on show.
Iran filmmaker must serve 6-year sentence
Director Jafar Panahi was arrested last month after decrying the detention of other artists in Iran.
Berlinale calls for release of Iranian director
Golden Bear-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof was arrested after supporting protesters.
'Elvis': A cinematic ode to the king
Austin Butler plays the hip-shaking sensation, and Tom Hanks play his manager, in this Elvis Presley biopic.
Cannes: Ruben Östlund wins second Palme d’Or
The crude satire exploring notions of beauty and privilege won its director one of cinema's most prestigious prizes.
Cannes' festive glamour clashes with reality
The celebration of cinema always combines glitz and politics, but, amid the war in Ukraine, the contrasts feel stronger.
Cannes: Ukrainian film depicts trauma of war
"Butterfly Vision" by Maksim Nakonechnyi portrays the trauma of a Ukrainian female soldier raped by Russians in Donbas.
Ukrainian president Zelenskyy is special guest at Cannes
The opening of the 75th Cannes Film Festival saw the Ukrainian president getting a standing ovation.
Cannes' first female president: Iris Knobloch
The German manager, a longtime Warner Bros. head, could make the prestigious Cannes Film Festival more American.
Curtains up at Cannes
Cannes is back with a full lineup again. A sneak preview of the world's premiere film festival
Are bans against Russian arts the right target?
Across Europe, Russian artists musicians and filmmakers are being excluded from events.
Cultural backlash against Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The cultural sphere is reacting to Putin's invasion of Ukraine. An overview.
Berlinale 2022: Golden and Silver Bear winners
Beyond the Golden Bear that went to "Alcarras," here are the other winners of the Berlin Film Festival.
Berlinale's top award goes to 'Alcarras'
Catalan director Carla Simon's film is the winner of the Berlin film festival's Golden Bear. Runner-up is Hong Sangsoo.
Berlinale opening gala in pictures
The 72nd Berlin International Film Festival kicked off with a scaled-down red carpet event.
Berlinale returns as live event despite omicron
The 2022 Berlin film festival kicks off just as COVID infections peak in Germany. DW talks to experts about the risks.
Pared-down Berlin Film Festival to go ahead
The Berlinale will feature reduced capacity, required vaccine certificates and no parties.
European Film Awards 2021 favorites
"Titane," "The Father" and "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn" are now vying for Europe's version of the Oscar.
FESPACO film festival showcases African film
The FESPACO film festival in Burkina Faso showcases African film.
'Ghosts of Afghanistan' exposes broken hopes
The documentary portrays divisions in Afghan society, as well as the government's false claims.
'Yemen's Banksy' creates art against war in Berlin
At the Human Rights Film Festival in Berlin, Yemeni street artist Murad Subay comments on the horrors of war.
Daring to speak up
Breaking the stigma of domestic violence against men and the film festival forcing viewers to confront harsh realities.
Interview: Berlin's Human Rights Film Festival
We hear from founder Jan Sebastian Friedrich-Rust and director Anna Ramskogler-Witt.
'Sabaya' shows rescue of IS sex slaves
Hogir Hirori's award-winning documentary portrays the struggles of activists determined to save Yazidi girls and women.
Cancel culture: Celebrities under scrutiny
Many influential actors and artists are being called out for their alleged and in some cases, proven misdemeanours.
'The Happening' wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Abortion drama "The Happening" won this year's Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, ahead of "The Hand of God."
What defined Rainer Werner Fassbinder
An exhibition in Bonn is dedicated to the German director who was extremely prolific despite his destructive lifestyle.
German artists call for support of Afghan colleagues
In an open letter, prominent figures from the culture sector asked the government to pledge action.
Afghan director to create film about her escape
Filmmaker Sahraa Karimi plans to dramatize her flight from Kabul. "Filmmakers do not realize their power," she told DW.
Afghan artists at Venice Film Festival urge world support
The filmmakers warned Afghanistan is at risk of losing its identity, and appealed for the granting of refugee status.
Without Borders festival: Films about 'longing'
Homelessness, alienation and freedom of expression are among the themes of the Without Borders film festival.
Highlights of the Venice Film Festival
There are 21 films competing for the Golden Lion, including a new work on Lady Di, "Spencer."
German snails compete in Oldenburg race
A snail called Speedy Gonzales was the ultimate winner, taking home a head of lettuce.
'Sweet 'n' Jewcy': Jewish film festival
Israel has many stories to tell, and on a variety of topics — to be seen during the ongoing Berlin Jewish film festival.
Locarno Film Festival goes ahead despite COVID
Around 8,000 visitors are expected at one of Europe's most important film festivals alongside Cannes and Berlin.
Ducournau's 'Titane' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Director Julia Ducournau's horror thriller took the honors against a stellar competition lineup at the Cannes festival.
'Where is Anne Frank' debuts at Cannes
Israeli director Ari Folman's animated film of Anne Frank's diary and life also looks at young refugees' struggles.
Spike Lee, iconic filmmaker
The US film director, who leads the Cannes Film Festival jury, is a renowned advocate for African-American rights.
Dominating delta and an unexpected kiss
Empty streets in Sydney and an unexpected kiss — have a look through the most dramatic photos of today.
Cannes Film Festival 2021: The key issues
Stars won't be kissing on the red carpet as the world's most prestigious film festival returns after its COVID break.
Cannes Film Festival competition highlights
It's a highly anticipated lineup, with 24 films competing for the Palme d'Or.
Berlinale awards its Golden and Silver Bears
The Berlinale winners had already been announced in March, but the awards ceremony was held three months later.
Cannes competition lineup announced
After a yearlong hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival is set to return in July.
The return of cultural events in Europe
Several European countries have begun to lift COVID restrictions cautiously allow cultural events again.
Saudi Arabia's film industry: Between glitz and censorship
Since the country reopened movie theaters, a whole new sector emerged, benefiting Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" roadmap.
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