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Oscar

Academy Award - one of the world’s most prestigious film awards

An academy award, also known as an “Oscar,” is one of the most prestigious film prizes awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in over 30 categories.

Buchcover Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun

Cornelia Funke and Guillermo del Toro turn 'Pan's Labyrinth' into a novel 03.07.2019

Both are masters of the fantasy genre. Now, the Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker and bestselling German author have collaborated on a literary adaptation of del Toro's acclaimed dark fantasy film "Pan's Labyrinth."

Opernsänger Luciano Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti: Larger-than-life opera singer celebrated in documentary 06.06.2019

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard revisits the legendary tenor in his new documentary, "Pavarotti." From his beginnings to his record-breaking Three Tenors albums, here's a look at the major stations of his career.
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Director Alejandro González Iñárritu heads 2019 Cannes jury — and Mexico's new wave 14.05.2019

The director is the first Mexican to preside over the Cannes film festival jury as it decides the latest Palme d'Or winner. The eight-time Oscar awardee is rightly regarded as one of the best filmmakers of his time.

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'The Godfather' of filmmaking, Francis Ford Coppola turns 80 06.04.2019

Francis Ford Coppola is one of the most influential living filmmakers. He creates Oscar-winning films — some box office smashes and a few that didn't go over. At 80, the director still has a cinematic dream to fulfill.
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Volker Schlöndorff: 'Tin Drum' director at 80 29.03.2019

The Oscar winner who built a career on acclaimed literary adaptations such as his masterpiece "The Tin Drum" brought international recognition to German cinema. At 80 years old, his work continues to resonate.
Andre Previn Dirigent und Komponist ARCHIVBILD

Andre Previn, Oscar winning musician dies at 89 28.02.2019

The Berlin-born pianist, composer and conductor won four Oscars for his musical work on films and conducted all of Europe's great orchestras. He has died in New York at the age of 89.

Oscars Preview 2019 Film Green Book

Hollywood and racism in film 25.02.2019

"Green Book" has garnered the Oscar for best film, but it's not the first to tackle the subject of racism. We take a look at 16 remarkable films addressing the topic.
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Opinion: America First: Top Oscar for 'Green Book' 25.02.2019

The 91st Academy Awards concluded with a surprise: "Green Book" won the best picture Oscar, leaving behind two clear favorites. That was a good choice, says DW's Jochen Kürten — but not because of the film itself.
Oscar-Verleihung 2014

A look at the Oscar favorites 22.02.2019

"Roma" and "The Favourite" were nominated 10 times, and both are up for the best film Academy Award. Most observers agree on the best actor pick, but the jury is still out on who will win the best actress trophy.

Michel Legrand

Oscar-winning composer Michel Legrand dies aged 86 26.01.2019

The French composer and jazz pianist won three Academy Awards, including for the song "The Windmills of Your Mind." He penned more than 200 film and TV scores and several musicals.
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'Schindler's List' re-release evokes conflicted legacy 25.01.2019

Twenty-five years after its theatrical release, Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning epic about Oskar Schindler and his rescue of over 1,100 Jews returns to cinemas. But the multi award-winning film still stirs controversy.
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Artist Gerhard Richter feels 'abused' by Germany's Oscar entry 22.01.2019

Up for two Oscars, the film Never Look Away is officially about an artist of another name, but the German painter feels it's still too close to his life story and that it "grossly distorts" it, he told The New Yorker.

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2019 Oscar nominations: 'A Star Is Born' and 'Roma' to vie for best film 22.01.2019

The Oscar nominations were announced today in Hollywood, with blockbusters like "A Star Is Born" and "Black Panther" up for a swag of major awards. But "Roma" and "The Favourite" topped the nominations with 10 each.
US Filmpreis Goldene Himbeere

From Trump to Travolta: Razzie nominees announced for the worst in film in 2018 21.01.2019

While filmmakers dream of winning awards at the Oscars or at the Cannes or Venice film festivals, there's one ceremony they'd prefer to avoid: the Golden Raspberry Awards, celebrating the worst in film.

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Movie fan travel tips for Los Angeles 07.01.2019

The Hollywood dream factory has produced many Oscar winning movies. Often the films feature the city and its landmarks. Here are L.A. locations that every movie buff should visit:
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From Gandhi to B-movies: Sir Ben Kingsley at 75 31.12.2018

Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley has played a wide range of characters in his day: From a comic book villain to a war hero to Gandhi. The unusual roles showcase his enormous talent.
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