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Woody Allen

Woody Allen is an American comedian, writer, filmmaker whose career has spanned more than six decades.

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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.
FilmAugust 29, 2023
A file photograph of Woody Allen carrying Dylan, and Mia Farrow with their son Satchel

'Allen vs. Farrow' and Woody Allen's privilege

The HBO documentary looks into the sexual assault accusations made by Dylan Farrow against her father, Woody Allen.
CultureFebruary 22, 2021
Woody Allen seated by a window, peers at his reflection in the mirror on the surface of a table

A thorny legacy: Woody Allen at 85

Despite years of acclaim for his films, Woody Allen's reputation is overshadowed by allegations of sexual abuse.
CultureNovember 30, 2020
Woody Allen

German publisher criticized for Woody Allen autobiography

Woody Allen's book is still scheduled for release in Germany by Rowohlt, but some of the publisher's own authors object.
FilmMarch 10, 2020
Roman Polanski

Mixed emotions as Roman Polanski turns 85

Can the director's extensive professional work be considered without reflecting on his controversial private life?
FilmAugust 17, 2018
Woody Allen

Woody Allen rejects child molestation allegations

Woody Allen's estranged, adopted daughter Dylan Farrow has revived claims that he sexually assaulted her as a child.
FilmJanuary 19, 2018
Woody Allen playing clarinet

Topless activists crash Woody Allen concert

Woody Allen's jazz performance at Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie was disrupted by two topless Femen activists.
CultureJuly 12, 2017
Filmstill aus 'Café Society" von Woody Allen (Foto: Filmfestival Cannes 2016)

12 hot favorites competing in Cannes

The 69th Cannes Film Festival kicks off on May 11. Check out these 12 big names coveting the Palme d'Or in 2016.
May 11, 201612 images
Berlin Verleihung 28. Europäischer Filmpreis Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte Rampling turns 70

Celebrating her 70th birthday on February 5, the British actress could be crowned with an Oscar this year.
CultureFebruary 4, 201610 images
Woody Allen, Copyright: AP Photo/Francois Mori

Happy birthday, Woody Allen!

He's turning 80, but he's just as active as ever. Woody Allen remains the filmmaker who will never grow up.
December 1, 2015
Frankreich USA Woody Allen zum 75. Geburtstag

10 of Woody Allen's best films

Here's a look back at 10 of Woody Allen's most interesting works. The director turns 80 on December 1, 2015.
CultureDecember 1, 201510 images
US-Regisseur Woody Allen

Woody Allen: A selection of films

As Woody Allen turns 85, we take a look back at the director's movie highlights from the 1970s until today.
CultureDecember 1, 201513 images
Woody Allen

Woody Allen faces abuse claims

The adopted daughter of Woody Allen has publicly repeated claims that the filmmaker sexually abused her as a young child. The renewed accusations come shortly after Allen received a prestigious award.
February 2, 2014

Woody Allen Urges American-French Rapprochement

The American director and funny man Woody Allen has got a new gig: working as a pitch man for the French Tourist Board telling Americans it's time to revive their french love affair
June 11, 2003

Palms, Pomp and Politics in Cannes

When the curtain rises in Cannes, the usual star-studded list of actors and directors will parade their creations across center stage. But this year the less glamorous issue of politics will also compete for attention.
May 16, 2002