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Latest news on film and cinema from Germany.
Five films that shaped the GDR's legacy - and what east Germans think of them today
Nearing the 30 year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we explore how five films compare to the real East Germany and how east Germans feel about these portrayals of their former state.
'It became a political rally': Catalonia documentary directors return German award
The directors of Netflix documentary "Two Catalonias" said Tuesday they had returned a German award because the involvement of Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont in the ceremony had "politicized" the "neutral" spirit of their work.
Berlinale film on 'fake news' of Soviet-era famine holds lessons for today
Polish director Agnieszka Holland premiered a film at Berinale about the cover-up of Stalin's mass famine in Ukraine with the complicity of the West, arguing this early example of "fake news" was still toxic today.
German director defends ultra-violent film from #metoo attacks
One of Germany's most acclaimed directors, Fatih Akin, hit back Saturday at criticism of his new film about a real-life serial killer, "The Golden Glove", charging that it exploits the female victims.
Berlin film fest rolls out red carpet for women trailblazers
Europe's first major film festival of the year, the Berlinale, kicked off Thursday making a statement against entertainment industry sexism by welcoming an unprecedented line-up of female directors.
'A gross distortion': Why Germany's 2019 Oscar nominee is caught in controversy
A German film has been nominated in the Academy Awards - but the German artist it's partially based on is caught up in a debate with the director about just how true to life the movie actually is.
Plans to rebuild Berlin Wall for art project blocked
German authorities said Friday they were blocking a proposal to rebuild part of the Berlin Wall for a massive film-art project in the German capital.
'I want to encourage people to leave the city and take their kids outside'
New Zealand-German wildlife director and editor talks with us about the inspiration for her breathtaking film Symphony on Skies, which airs on Saturday, September 22nd in Berlin.
Interactive Russian film project to rebuild Berlin Wall in city centre
A massive film-art project in the German capital is set to rebuild part of the Berlin Wall to create a closed-off mini-state, complete with visa checks, organisers said Tuesday.
What it’s like to share a name with the world’s most notorious dictator
A new film will hit screens this autumn about a young couple who decide to name their child Adolf. So how many Adolfs are there, and what does it feel like to share your name with one of history's biggest monsters?
Berlinale: Soderbergh unveils ‘Unsane’ thriller shot only on iPhone
Steven Soderbergh premiered his new thriller shot on an iPhone at the Berlin film festival Wednesday, showing what little gadgets can do to push the limits of style on the big screen.
A movie a day for 60 years: cinema sustains a Berlin love
It's a love that was born in a cinema in 1950s Cold War Berlin and that has been nourished for over six decades by taking in at least a movie a day together.
Suicide in art: what Goethe can tell us about Netflix series 13 Reasons Why
A number of tragic deaths linked to a German novel sparked discussion about the effects of depicting suicide in the media. 250 years later, the topic is more relevant than ever.
Berlinale slammed for inviting Korean director who assaulted actress
A coalition of more than 100 South Korean civic groups on Thursday condemned the Berlin film festival for inviting director Kim Ki-duk, who assaulted an actress, despite its support for the #MeToo campaign against abuse of women.
5 things to know about this year's Berlinale film festival
The Berlin film festival, Europe's first major cinema showcase since the Harvey Weinstein sex abuse scandal roiled the industry, starts Thursday with 400 new movies slated and a controversy of its own brewing.
LG Buchheim: the multi-talented and irascible genius behind Das Boot
February 6th 2018 marks the 100th birthday of Lothar-Günther Buchheim, the author of Germany’s most famous war novel, Das Boot. But his talents stretched far further than just writing.
Berlinale film festival to spotlight #MeToo moment
This month's Berlin film festival, Europe's first major cinema showcase in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein revelations, will shine a light on sexual misconduct in the industry, its director said on Tuesday.
Why neo-Nazi thriller 'In the Fade' doesn’t deserve to win an Oscar
Diane Kruger gives an impressive performance as a bereaved mother in a new thriller tipped for award-season success. But the film is a wrong-headed tribute to the victims of neo-Nazi terrorism, argues editor of The Local, Jörg Luyken. SPOILER ALERT!
Germany's 'In the Fade' wins Golden Globe for foreign language film
"In the Fade," the German thriller about neo-Nazi violence, on Sunday won the Golden Globe for best foreign language film.
Berlinale unveils lineup for 2018 edition of prestigious film fest
New movies starring Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara and Isabelle Huppert will join the race for the Golden Bear top prize at the Berlin film festival in February, organisers said Monday.
'In the Fade' star Diane Kruger on her real-life agony
It is the most intense, critically-acclaimed role of her career, but Diane Kruger hardly had to act at all to play a grief-stricken woman robbed of her family in a bombing.
Movie directors call for drastic overhaul of Berlinale film festival
Leading directors have called for a “new beginning” for the Berlinale - Germany’s most prestigious film festival - in a letter published by Spiegel on Friday.
10 really goofy German translations of famous movie titles
Germans decided against direct translation with these film titles - with some ridiculous results.