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Juliette Binoche Defends Gérard Depardieu Amid Controversy

The verdict against Gérard Depardieu casts shadows also over the film festival in Cannes. The actress Juliette Binoche gets loads of questions about her colleague when the jury meets the press.

Juliette Binoche Defends Gérard Depardieu Amid Controversy

Women Directors Make History at Cannes Film Festival 2023

Two Scandinavian directors are fighting for the Golden Palm – and three young actresses are making their debut as feature film directors. Tomorrow, this year's film festival in Cannes is getting underway.

Women Directors Make History at Cannes Film Festival 2023

"Anora" Frontrunner at the Oscars Gala

"Anora" or "The Conclave"? "The Brutalist" or "Emilia Pérez"? Rarely has an Academy Awards ceremony felt so unpredictable as this year. But the film critics in Los Angeles have nevertheless decided on a winner.

"Anora" Frontrunner at the Oscars Gala

Swedish-Iranian filmmaker apologizes for buttock slap

The Swedish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi apologizes for slapping a famous actor on the buttocks at a gala in Los Angeles. It was perceived as an unwanted sexual act.

Swedish-Iranian filmmaker apologizes for buttock slap

"The Conclave" and "The Brutalist" were awarded at Bafta

"The Conclave" and "The Brutalist" were the winners at this year's Bafta gala – with four prizes each. Swedish-Iranian Ali Abbasi's film "The Apprentice" went away empty-handed.

"The Conclave" and "The Brutalist" were awarded at Bafta

Swedish Director Oscar-Nominated

The Swedish director Magnus von Horn's film "The Girl with the Needle" has been nominated for an Oscar in the category of best international film. But the film is competing for Denmark.

Swedish Director Oscar-Nominated

Three BAFTA Chances for "The Apprentice"

The French musical film "Emilia Pérez" and the papal thriller "Konklaven" received the most BAFTA nominations from the British Film Academy, which has now presented its shortlist. Sebastian Stan from the Swedish-Danish director Ali Abbasi's film "The Apprentice" retains his nomination in the category of best male lead, and Jeremy Strong for best supporting role.

Three BAFTA Chances for "The Apprentice"

"Emilia Pérez" Top Favorite at Golden Globe

Do favorite tips "Emilia Pérez" and "Brutalisten" share the prizes between themselves at the Golden Globe gala tonight? And does Swedish Magnus von Horn have any chance of getting a prize for "The Girl with the Needle"?.

"Emilia Pérez" Top Favorite at Golden Globe

The Actors: "Trump's Criticism Inspires Violence"

Donald Trump's rhetoric when he criticizes the film "The Apprentice" is dangerous. This is the opinion of actors Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan, who play the leading roles in the Swedish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi's film.

The Actors: "Trump's Criticism Inspires Violence"

This week's film and series

The film about Donald Trump and his ruthless mentor gets a cinema premiere and Prince Andrew's disastrous TV interview has become a drama. Here are this week's films and series.

This week's film and series

Despite the Threats - The Film About Trump Gets Its Premiere

Ali Abbasi is worried about his safety ahead of the premiere of his controversial film about Donald Trump. I would be lying if I said I haven't thought about it, says the Iranian-Swedish director.

Despite the Threats - The Film About Trump Gets Its Premiere

Daniel Radcliffe Honoured at Tony Awards

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe was one of those who was awarded at the American Tony gala. This is one of the best experiences of my life, he said in his speech of thanks.

Daniel Radcliffe Honoured at Tony Awards