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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.

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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:
Großbrittanien - Ben Kingsley erhält Orden von Queen Elizabeth II

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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Euthanasia and art history: German entry 'Never Look Away' shortlisted for Oscar 18.12.2018

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's latest work, "Never Look Away," has been shortlisted for a best foreign film Academy Award. Here's more on the work that's also a tribute to the German artist Gerhard Richter.
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How the European Film Awards could boost their image 11.12.2018

Films from Scandinavia, the Iberian Peninsula or the Baltic nations: The European Film Awards reflect the continent's linguistic and cultural diversity. But there are still deficits in marketing for the European "Oscar."
Welt-Premiere Fahrenheit 11/9 von Michael Moore in Toronto

'Fahrenheit 11/9': Michael Moore's latest film is a call to action 20.09.2018

In his new documentary, Oscar winner Michael Moore takes on Donald Trump, the US electoral system and growing social inequality. "Fahrenheit 11/9" opens this week in cinemas across North America.
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Never Look Away is Germany's submission for the Oscars 30.08.2018

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's postwar drama Never Look Away is Germany's submission for the Academy Award for best foreign language film. The filmmaker was behind the Oscar-winning The Lives Of Others.
Trainspotting 2 - Regisseur Danny Boyle

Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle quits new Bond movie 22.08.2018

The next 007 movie has lost the "Trainspotting" filmmaker over "creative differences." Meanwhile, as Idris Elba denied being cast as the future Bond, fans can keep speculating on Daniel Craig's replacement.
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.
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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.
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