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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.

Idris Elba britischer Schauspieler

Idris Elba stokes speculation of a black James Bond 12.08.2018

Actor Idris Elba has set off a storm of speculation on social media with an enigmatic tweet, possibly referencing his future role as iconic spy James Bond. But a few hours later he appeared to douse the speculation.
Szene aus dem Film Paarungen von 1967 von Michael Verhoeven.

German director Michael Verhoeven turns 80 13.07.2018

Onetime Oscar nominee Michael Verhoeven turned 80 on Friday. The German director, with almost 50 movie credits to his name, recently told DW why his film debut — 50 years ago — was initially a nightmare.

Protest gegen Trumps Einwanderungspolitik und Trennung von Familien in Washington

Susan Sarandon arrested at anti-Trump protest alongside 500 others 29.06.2018

Over 500 women who were staging a sit-in against Donald Trump's hard-line "zero tolerance" immigration policy were arrested in US congress buildings. Those charged included the Oscar-winning actor and a congress member.

Agnes Varda 2008 Venedig Filmfestival

Agnes Varda: a legend of European film turns 90 29.05.2018

Recently awarded an Oscar, Agnes Varda has been directing movies and documentaries since 1955. Her latest work, Faces Places, will hit German movie theaters just one day after her 90th birthday.

Agnes Varda 2008 Venedig Filmfestival

Faces Places: Agnes Varda's new film at 90 29.05.2018

Filmmakers who can manage to direct a new movie at the age of 89 are rare. But legendary French director Agnes Varda has done just that with her latest, Faces Places, set to hit theaters just a day after she turns 90.
Milos Forman Filmregisseur

Oscar-winning director Milos Forman dies at 86: Czech media 14.04.2018

Oscar-winning Czech-born film director Milos Forman, known for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus," has died aged 86, Czech news agency CTK reported. He challenged the communist regime with his early films.
Isabelle Huppert

The face of fearless cinema: French actress Isabelle Huppert at 65 16.03.2018

The French actress has tackled roles in challenging and disturbing films with absolute fearlessness. As Isabelle Huppert turns 65, a look back at how she developed her "less is more" trademark acting style.

USA Oscar-Verleihung 2018 | Best Actress Frances McDormand

Two new words for Hollywood: inclusion rider 05.03.2018

Why is everyone suddenly talking about the "inclusion rider"? Upon accepting her best actress Oscar, Frances McDormand reminded the assembled actors of their power — and popularized a little-known concept.
Filmstill - Blade Runner 2049

Why 'Blade Runner 2049' special effects are more than just 'boom' and 'bang' 05.03.2018

Gerd Nefzer has created stunning visual material for many international blockbusters. The German special effects artist talked to DW about his work on "Blade Runner 2049," for which he received an Oscar.
USA Oscar-Verleihung 2018 | Best Director The Shape of Water Guillermo del Toro

'The Shape of Water' wins big at 2018 Oscars 05.03.2018

A fantastic love story by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro took home the Oscar for best picture at the 90th Academy Awards. The event also addressed the ongoing #MeToo movement as it rewarded the year's best films.
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Have you ever received a prize or an award? 02.03.2018

With this year's Oscar award ceremony just around the corner, we asked you to send us a photo of an award you have received. You can find out if your name was chosen in our drawing here.
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What a history-making Oscar nomination reveals about gender equality in Hollywood 02.03.2018

It's about time: Rachel Morrison is the first woman to be nominated for an Oscar for cinematography. Hollywood is still far from gender equality, but just how pronounced is the imbalance?

Die Oscar Statue

Most promising 2018 Oscar nominees 02.03.2018

If getting one Oscar nod is a dream, are multiple nominations a sign of a great film? From "Dunkirk" and "The Shape of Water," here are the film nominees to look out for at the Oscars on Sunday.

Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig: Oscar-nominated female director still a rarity in Hollywood 02.03.2018

She is one of only five women ever nominated for a best director Oscar in 90 years of Academy Awards history. Yet Greta Gerwig's success highlights how much Hollywood remains a male domain.
Filmstill Jack Nicholson in Easy Rider

KINO favorites: 10 worst best picture snubs in Oscar history 02.03.2018

The Oscars may be prestigious, but sometimes they fail to recognize the best picture. DW's KINO team picked 10 movies that were snubbed by the Academy Awards — and that are now generally acknowledged to be film classics.
USA Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction

KINO favorites: 10 worst best picture snubs in Oscar history 02.03.2018

DW's KINO team picked 10 movies that were snubbed by the Academy Awards — and are now generally acknowledged to be film classics.
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