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Run Lola Run to become opera - Sing Lola Sing?

Society: 18 Feb 12
One of Germany’s best-known film exports, Run Lola Run, starring Franka Potente and Moritz Bleibtreu, is being taken to the stage – as an opera. READ »

Marched down the aisle

Analysis & Opinion: 15 Nov 11
Thousands of forced marriages take place in Germany each year. Many involve German citizens but society continues to look the other way, comments Cigdem Akyol from ZEIT ONLINE. READ »

'Turks are a part of German culture'

Society: 28 Oct 11
Fifty years after the first Turks came to Germany, Michael Hofmann, an expert in Turkish-German relations, measures the influence the immigration has had on Germany. READ »

Germany looks back at 50 years of Turkish immigration

Society: 26 Oct 11
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the treaty bringing hundreds of thousands of Turkish "guest workers" to Germany, a move which dramatically altered the fabric of German society. READ »

German-Turkish comedy looks at the lighter side of immigration

Society: 16 Feb 11
"Almanya," a Turkish-German film debuting at the Berlinale, has received rave reviews for its humorous take on immigration and integration. The Local spoke with the sisters behind the movie about learning to live and laugh together. READ »

Harbouring architecture in Hamburg

Lifestyle: 13 Jul 10
Hamburg’s HafenCity is one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in the world. Sally McGrane tagged along on a walking tour looking at the new architecture on the Elbe. READ »

'Die Fremde' takes top honours at Tribeca Film Festival

Society: 30 Apr 10
New German film “Die Fremde,” or “When We Leave,” took home two top awards for Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress on Thursday night at the ninth annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. READ »

Pre-war drama 'Das weiße Band' sweeps German Film Prize awards

Society: 24 Apr 10
The film "Das weiße Band" was the big winner at Friday night’s German Film Prize awards, taking 10 of the statues including those for best film, best director and best script. READ »

Golden Bear contender focuses on Muslims in crisis

Society: 18 Feb 10
The debut feature of an Afghan-German director has joined the running for the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, one of a clutch of features taking a fresh look at Islam at this year's event. READ »

Indie cinemas battle for Berlin's spotlight

Society: 8 Feb 10
Indie cinemas are a dying breed the world over... except in Berlin, home to nearly 60 small arthouse and neighbourhood venues. As Alice Harrison reports, some are even getting the red carpet treatment at this year's Berlinale. READ »

Marlene Dietrich the first star on 'Berlin Walk'

Society: 7 Feb 10
Berlin-born Hollywood legend Marlene Dietrich will be immortalised on the streets of her home city on a new "Walk of Fame" to be unveiled during the Berlin film festival this week, promoters said Saturday. READ »

Director Fatih Akin boycotts Switzerland after minaret ban

Society: 4 Dec 09
Prominent Turkish-German director Fatih Akin said has said he will not bring his new film to Switzerland in protest of a referendum vote that banned the construction of minarets in the country last week. READ »

Filmmakers scrutinise Germany 20 years after the fall of the Wall

Lifestyle: 13 Feb 09
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a team of Germany's top directors have turned their cameras on their own country, producing short, sharp vignettes sizing up the reunited nation. READ »

Berlinale film festival opens

Society: 5 Feb 09
The 59th annual Berlinale kicked off on February night, promising 11 days packed full of films, parties and red carpet star sightings. READ »

Filmmaker Fatih Akin takes four German film prizes

Society: 26 Apr 08
German filmmaker Fatih Akin cleaned up at the German Film Prize awards on Friday night with his film Auf der anderen Seite. READ »

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The British Military Train took soldiers between Berlin and West Germany during the Cold War. It took to the rails one last time, laden with former regulars. James Gheerbrant was there.
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The Local's English-language movie listings for Germany
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German policeman and dog trainer Marcel Maierhofer told The Local about a new project to team up bloodhounds with rangers in Congo to help fight poaching.
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Pee sitting down and make eye contact while clinking glasses and you can't go far wrong. This week's Local List collates essential etiquette tips for foreigners in Germany.
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Football violence is increasing in Germany, but the Bundesliga is booming. The Local asked Jacob Sweetman of No Dice magazine to square the circle.
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Nelson the baby parrot at Leipzig Zoo, dubbed Germany's ugliest bird, has been rejected by his mother, paving the way for what could be a Knut-esque career in the limelight.
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