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Scott Roxborough
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Scott Roxborough

Scott Roxborough reports on the international film and television industries from Germany. Beyond his contributions to DW, he is also the European News Editor for The Hollywood Reporter.

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Featured stories by Scott Roxborough

Wim Wenders on a jury

Berlinale slammed on Gaza 'silence' in artists' open letter

Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem are among those openly voicing criticism following Wim Wenders' controversial stance.
FilmFebruary 18, 202604:45 min
Two men wearing suits sit in front of a mirror and laugh at each other

Venice Film Festival to shine with star-studded lineup

The 82nd Venice Film Festival, which kicks off August 27, is packed with must-see movies and potential Oscar picks.
FilmAugust 26, 2025
A picture showing a soldier in full army gear stading in a trench.

War in Ukraine: Oleg Sentsov's 'accidental' documentary

The Ukrainian director takes viewers inside the trenches of the war in Ukraine with his immersive documentary "Real."
FilmJune 27, 2024
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Jafar Panahi, a man wearing sunglasses.

Jafar Panahi's prison sentence confirmed by Iranian court

Jafar Panahi's prison sentence confirmed by Iranian court

A verdict reached while the prominent Iranian director was abroad has been upheld by the Revolutionary Court in Tehran.
FilmJune 8, 2026
Film still from 'Coward': A group of young men in World War I uniforms cheering and hugging each other.

How the Cannes 2026 films reflect a world in conflict

How the Cannes 2026 films reflect a world in conflict

Many works explore the impact of authoritarianism through history. One thriller on corruption is set in Putin's Russia.
FilmMay 22, 2026
Cannes Film Festival guests walking down red carpet stairs, with crowd of photographers at the bottom of the staircase.

Why is Hollywood missing from Cannes?

Why is Hollywood missing from Cannes?

There are no US blockbusters premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So who's snubbing who?
FilmMay 11, 2026
Futuristic robot in the 1927 movie "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' a milestone in sci-fi film

Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' a milestone in sci-fi film

"Metropolis" (1927) shaped modern sci fi cinema with its depictions of futuristic cities, AI fears and class struggle.
FilmApril 30, 202612:18 min
Film still from 'Sinners' shows a bloody figure with long vampire fingers.

Who will win the Oscars?

Who will win the Oscars?

"Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" are favorites. while Timothee Chalamet's viral moment has rocked awards season.
FilmMarch 13, 2026
The cast of the latest series of "Stranger Things" stand on an upper floor of a building, with one holidng a chainsaw.

Is Netflix making us stupid?

Is Netflix making us stupid?

DW's Scott Roxborough explores how Netflix is reshaping films and series for distracted viewers.
FilmFebruary 13, 2026
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