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What is going on with Berlin Film Festival and far-right party AfD?

Directors of the Berlin Film Festival have U-turned and disinvited members of German far-right party AfD, in light of revelations over an alleged “masterplan” concerning mass deportation.

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Film of the Week: 'Origin' - Ava DuVernay's missed doc opportunity

Ava DuVernay made history last year at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first African-American woman in Competition. Sadly, her latest film, 'Origin', while an important project that tackles vital issues, would have worked far better as a documentary.

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Screen legend Sigourney Weaver to receive International Goya Award

The Goya Award jury highlighted Weaver’s "impressive career full of unforgettable films" and the creation of "independent, complex and strong female characters".

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Spain's first MeToo breaks through a still 'fearful' film industry

The message of "total support for the victims" has been unanimous, but condemnation of Spanish director Carlos Vermut's behaviour is less widely shared. Why is the industry still "cautious"?

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How is Berlin Film Festival encouraging dialogue around war in Gaza?

A project next to the red carpet at this year’s edition of the Berlin Film Festival aims to provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss the crisis in the Middle East.

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How inspiring do you find the 'Saltburn' bath scene?

When tie-in movie merch gets inspiring...

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Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in Rocky, dies aged 76

A wealth of tributes have been paid to former NFL player turned Hollywood actor Carl Weathers who starred in 'Rocky', 'Predator' and 'The Mandalorian'.

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British documentary producer Isabelle Lawrence Thomas dies aged 39

The British born producer was found at a LA hotel. Reports state that she took her own life.

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Berlin Film Festival appeals for travel ban lift for Iranian directors

Calls are intensifying for Iranian authorities to drop all charges against two filmmakers and for their travel ban to be lifted.

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Polish director Agnieszka Holland: 'We need courageous films'

Euronews Culture sits down with celebrated director Agnieszka Holland to talk about her powerful new film 'Green Border', the European refugee crisis, and the limits of cinema in facing human tragedy.

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TikTok superstar Khaby Lame to make acting debut in James Bond spoof

The film, tentatively titled '00Khaby' will see the world's foremost TikTok star give James Bond a run for his money. Lame will reportedly receive acting tips from Will Smith...

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Film of the Week: 'Zielona Granica' ('Green Border')

An emotionally devastating indictment of a continuing EU crisis - and one of Agnieszka Holland's best films. It won the Special Jury Prize in Venice last year, and is one of the most gripping films you’ll see in 2024.

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The Berlinale 2024 jury has been announced...

The eclectic jury will decide who wins this edition's coveted Bears.

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Nazism seen from the inside by Jonathan Glazer

Auschwitz, 1944. In "The Zone of Interest", Jonathan Glazer takes us into the heart of the family life of the camp commandant at Auschwitz. A chilling, contemporary look at the banality of horror. The film is out now. A shock. Review and interview with director Jonathan Glazer.

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Have we been getting Snow White wrong all these years?

Have you fallen prey to the Mandela Effect?

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'Dune: Part 2' is going viral for a bizarre movie tie-in product

Any publicity is good publicity... Even if it gives you nightmares. What happens when tie-in movie merchandising goes wrong?

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Jennifer Lopez to produce Bob the Builder film set in Puerto Rico

Can we fix it? Jenny can!

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Cultural Digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Cute kitties, Viking festivals and the searing sensibilities of 'All of Us Strangers.' Here's what to see and do in Europe this week.

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Barbie Oscar snubs: Were they sexist?

The internet is ablaze with vitriol for the Academy not nominating Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for Best Actress and Best Director for 'Barbie'. One recurring argument is that the motivation behind the omission is sexist. Euronews Culture debunks... Because enough is Kenough.

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César Awards nominations: ‘The Animal Kingdom’ leads for French Oscars

Thomas Cailley’s ‘The Animal Kingdom' and Justine Triet’s Oscar-nominated ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ lead the way. Here is the lowdown on this year's César nominations.