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Bild editor steps down over allegations of affairs with employees

The editor-in-chief of German newspaper Bild is stepping down temporarily while he is investigated over several complaints made by women, publisher Axel Springer group said on Saturday.

Film

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.

sexual assault

German actress accuses Harvey Weinstein of rape

A German actress has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein alleging the disgraced movie mogul raped her in 2006 at the Cannes Film Festival.

Film

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.

Berlinale

Abused South Korean actress slams 'hypocritical' Berlin filmfest

A South Korean actress has accused the Berlin film festival organisers of hypocrisy for inviting a director who assaulted her to this year's event while promoting it as a forum to tackle abuse in the industry.

sexism

#MeToo debate could ‘totally sterilize’ German workplace, ex-families minister warns

The former Minister for Families Kristina Schröder said on Wednesday that the #MeToo debate was not necessarily a good thing for the German workplace.