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Solar films: thin, flexible, durable
Organic solar film made from hydrocarbons is flexible, environmentally friendly and easy to apply.
Black comedy 'Poor Things' wins Golden Lion at Venice
The Venice Film Festival marks the start of the awards season.
Venice film festival: The tops and the flops
Polanski's selection in the competition sparked controversy — but how was his film? Our DW reporter reveals his faves.
Inside Europe - 7 September 2023
A Bavarian scandal with national implications, Istanbul's water is running out, and Budapest celebrates 150 years of Jewish history. Also on the show: Germany's tradition of church asylum, hot topics at the Venice Film Festival, and an opera masterclass in a Romanian castle.
Bad Saarow film festival: Between trauma and confidence
The German film fest sheds a light on the oppressive or hopeful realities of people living Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine.
80th Venice Film Festival: A less starry affair than usual
Due to the Hollywood strikes, fewer US actors and writers will be attending the festival to promote films.
Venice Film Festival opens amid Hollywood strikes
Some of the films and directors have already sparked controversy even before screenings begin.
Venice film fest celebrates cinema despite Hollywood strikes
Fewer stars will attend, but Priscilla Presley and Adam Driver may appear. Other picks have sparked controversy.
Why the Goethe medal could spark political controversy
Cultural workers from Georgia, Taiwan and Hungary have been awarded the Goethe medal for their courage and commitment.
Pakistani films gain global recognition, but at what cost?
Despite restrictions at home, Pakistani filmmakers are finally getting plaudits abroad.
Germany's historical Studio Babelsberg under threat
The legendary film studio hosted the likes of Marlene Dietrich and is a pet filming location for Hollywood directors.
As Robert De Niro turns 80, fans await his latest role
As the New Yorker often hailed as the best actor of our time turns 80, DW looks back at his outstanding performances.
Robert De Niro's 80th birthday: His 11 best films
DW revisits some of Robert De Niro's best films, including "Mean Streets," "Raging Bull," "Casino" and "The Irishman."
Targeted advertising thanks to hyper-personalization?
Hyper-personalization utilizes personal data to better tailor advertising to target groups.
AI revolution in advertising
AI makes it happen: ad campaigns feature superstars tailored to local businesses.
Will AI rule or ruin the movies?
Actors and writers are scared to get replaced by AI. But is the technology even good enough yet?
William Friedkin, director behind 'The Exorcist,' dies at 87
William Friedkin received widespread acclaim for his films including "The Exorcist" and "The French Connection."
'Barbie' movie tops $1 billion in box office ticket sales
The film set a record for Greta Gerwig, making her the first solo female director to pass the billion-dollar benchmark.
'Rust' weapons handler waives pretrial hearing
A pretrial hearing would have included witnesses to the incident.
SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age
Worldcoin’s Iris scans, strike against AI in movies, AI as doctor: Topics that moved the tech world.
Why Indians are angry at Oppenheimer
The movie has sparked controversy in India for quoting from the Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita during a sex scene.
Millions expected to flock to 'Barbenheimer' opening weekend
Film fans are gearing up for a battle of the blockbusters - an event dubbed 'Barbenheimer'.
AI and film: Actors and writers fear obsolescence
Is artificial intelligence conquering film sets? The film industry is shaken up and demanding rules.
Netflix adds 6 million subscribers after password crackdown
Earlier in 2023, Netflix launched its strategy to block viewers from sharing passwords in a bid to bring in more money.
Ghana's film industry in need of digital transformation
Digitalization is creating new opportunities and improving Ghana's film industry's prospects.
The legacy of film star Bruce Lee 50 years on
Bruce Lee set off a worldwide Kung Fu craze, with martial arts movies that catapulted him to fame.
LGBTQ and diversity at Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
Celebrating 20 years in Stuttgart, the festival offers mixed themes from animal rights to empowerment to diverse love.
Bruce Lee: The kung fu legend's legacy lives on
Chinese-American martial artist and film star Bruce Lee died 50 years ago. His philosophical ideas still resonate today.
Hollywood strikes: Which productions are affected?
With the US screen actors' union joining screenwriters in their strike, TV series and film shoots have been halted.
A hat that wrote film history
How the Borsalino has been made for over 150 years in Alessandria, northern Italy.
Inside Europe - 06 July 2023
Could Putin really face trial in the Hague over Ukraine? Will France learn from the latest burst of violent protests? And the Italian volcano close to erupting for the first time in nearly 500 years. Also: the Dutch king says sorry for the horrors of slavery, Erdogan digs in over Sweden's NATO membership, the Orkney Islands want to reunite with Norway and Hollywood comes to a Czech spa town.
Vietnam bans 'Barbie' film because of South China Sea map
Vietnamese media reported that the "Barbie" movie will be blocked because of a map showing Chinese territorial claims.
Arnold Schwarzenegger biography hits the shelves
The action hero, governor and Kremlin critic is being brought to life in three limited edition biographical works.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: His movie hits and misses
In his films, Arnie has always been of action. But he's also shown off his comedic and romantic talents.
How the musical 'The Rocky Horror Show' became a cult hit
It was 50 years ago today that "The Rocky Horror Show" was first seen on stage in London.
US: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy dies
McCarthy wrote of the darker tales of humanity. "The Road" and "No Country for Old Men" were among his notable books.
Annecy Film Festival: What is the future of animation?
"Super Mario" and "Spider Man": Animation films are among the top hits of 2023. But what about the indies?
MSF says Sudan's RSF coerced it into filming support video
Two months ago fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the country's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
US: Elliot Page exposes Hollywood's homophobia in 'Pageboy'
Elliot Page, Hollywood's most prominent trans man, explores the story of his life in a new memoir, "Pageboy."
'The Intouchables' inspiration Philippe Pozzo di Borgo dies
The French businessman whose personal tale of friendship in adversity inspired an award-winning film has died.
Top Cannes film festival award goes to 'Anatomy of a Fall'
The 76th Cannes film festival saw a record number of female directors in the competition; one grabbed the top prize.
Halle Bailey wows critics as 'The Little Mermaid'
The remake of the animated classic struggles to live up to the 1989 original film.
Diversity: How inclusive is Germany's cultural world?
The art world is increasingly including artists with disabilities, yet Germany is still trying to catch up.
Cannes 2023: Highlights of the first days
Cannes welcomed stars like Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford and Cate Blanchett to the red carpet.
The Flip Side: Of Cleopatra's controversial movie
Why are Egyptians infuriated by the Netflix documentary potraying Queen Cleopatra as Black?
Cinema mourns enigmatic Austrian star Helmut Berger
One of the stars of European cinema, Berger was renowned for playing narcisisstic and sexually-ambiguous characters.
Cannes film festival 2023: Stars and highlights
The festival opened with Johnny Depp's new film and premieres works by Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson and Wim Wenders.
German Film Awards: The Teachers' Lounge wins best film
The Teachers' Lounge was the best movie of the year at the prestigious German Film Awards.
A South African street worker's fight against violence
"Dorpie" director Julia Jaki accompanied a street worker as she fights to protect women from gender-based brutality.
Harry Belafonte: A groundbreaking entertainer dies
One of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history, Belafonte was also a committed human rights activist.
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