The year is 2018 and a Nazi colony on the dark side of the moon is planning to invade Planet Earth. Enter "Iron Sky," a trash favorite at this year's Berlinale. more...
One year ago, tens of thousands took to the streets in Bahrain demanding political reforms. The demonstrations were quickly and brutally crushed. more...
The Greek parliament has passed an austerity package that clears the way for a 130-billion-euro EU/IMF rescue package intended to save Greece from default. Violent protests against the austerity measures took place in Athens and elsewhere, with at least 120 people injured. more...
The 62nd Berlin International Film Festival kicked off Thursday with the screening of "Farewell My Queen" starring Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette. This year's festival will showcase about 400 films in the next 10 days, including Angelina Jolie's directorial debut. more...
Hindered in its ability to draw star power right after Sundance and just before the Oscars, the head of the Berlin International Film Festival is instead presenting new discoveries, German films and the best from abroad. The biggest star this week is Angelina Jolie, but Berlinale's Dieter Kosslick is also set on creating new ones. more...
Germany's Gerhard Richter is one of the world's most celebrated painters. By never allowing himself to be pigeonholed, his works have constantly explored new territory over six decades. Three exhibitions opening in Germany in Feb. 2012 will give visitors a chance to enjoy hundreds of his works. more...