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Best director and best film went to Jane Campion for "The Power of the Dog," while "Dune" won five awards. The stars came out against the war, in solidarity with Ukraine.
Canceled tours and no chance of returning to their families after performances abroad. The Kyiv City Ballet has found a temporary home in Paris. An ensemble caught between a dream and a nightmare.
Sasha Filipenko speaks and writes openly about the conditions in his native Belarus and in Russia — that's why he lives in exile today. Against the backdrop of current events, his latest novel has a special resonance.
The war is changed the way we look at those in power: How does Russian writer Vladimir Sorokin see Putin, and what does Ukrainian filmmaker Maxim Melnyk make of Zelenskyy?
Demonstrations of solidarity with Ukraine and protests against the Russian invasion have swept the world. How important is it for artists to take a stand and how far could boycotts against Russian artists and cultural institutions go?
Born enslaved roughly 200 years ago, Harriet Tubman became a legendary abolitionist in the US known for working on the Underground Railroad. Street artist Michael Rosato has immortalized the celebrated figure in art.
Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv is a star of the classical music scene - the first woman to head an Italian opera orchestra. Since the outbreak of war, she has had only one goal: to give hope and strength to the people of her homeland.
The world of arts and culture is boycotting Russia and showing solidarity with Ukraine.
Does Germany have a world-class cultural scene? We look at 10 popular myths about culture in Germany and see how they stand up to the facts. It's not an easy task in a place where culture is considered holy.
Actor William Hurt, known for his roles in films such as "Broadcast News" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," passed away due to natural causes, his son said. He had been nominated for Academy Awards four times.
Protest with music: Many orchestras in Germany, some with Russian musicians, are organizing special concerts in support of Ukraine.
From national anthems to rock ballads by Sting, the Scorpions or John Lennon, musicians around the globe are showing their support for Ukraine via music.
Top Russian conductor Thomas Sanderling has stepped down in protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But he's spoken out against a boycott of Russian culture, saying artists should not be forced to pick sides.
A new exhibition in Bonn revisits Simone de Beauvoir's "The Second Sex." The French existentialist philosopher's book is more relevant today than ever, says German feminist Alice Schwarzer.
Malik Harris will represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy in May. Six acts took part in the broadcast, which included a particularly compelling guest performance by Ukrainian singer Jamala.
Across Europe, Russian artists, musicians and filmmakers are being excluded from events and competitions. But how far should the boycott go?
From the Eurovision Song Contest to Disney and the Cannes Film Festival, the cultural sphere is reacting to the invasion of Ukraine. Russian artists critical of their government are also canceling performances.
A day after the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Ivan Velikanov stood up for peace on stage in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. That resulted in immediate consequences for the star conductor.
Starvation under Stalin, the Nazis' execution of Jews at Babi Yar, the Maidan protests or the battle for the Donbas: These films look into Ukraine's eventful history.
From independent films to hit series streaming on platforms like Netflix, South Korean films are capturing audiences around the world. What's behind their success?
