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- May 09, 2013
Asthma forced Hans Fischerkoesen to spend most of his childhood in bed, but this period also ignited his imagination. In time, "Germany's Walt Disney" would go on to become an animation legend. But his career almost became derailed by World War II -- until Hitler stepped in. By Oliver Klatt more... [ Forum ]
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- March 15, 2013
Four decades ago, the southern German state of Bavaria became the birthplace of a film genre like no other. The alpine meadows were rugged, the men wore lederhosen, the porn was soft -- and Germany was hooked. By Danny Kringiel more... [ Forum ]
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- March 01, 2013
A feature film about Natascha Kampusch, who was abducted at the age of 10 and held captive for eight years, hit German-language cinemas this week. "3096 Days" tells the story of her imprisonment and ends with her escape. In real life, Kampusch is still looking for closure. more... [ Forum ]
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- February 15, 2013
Times are tough in Greece, and three films from the country that premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival this week reflect that difficult reality. Dark, surreal and frightening by turns, they zoom in on a society under massive pressure. By Kristen Allen more... [ Forum ]
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- February 14, 2013
This year's Berlinale line-up features just one film from Egypt, a country in turmoil where independent filmmakers face major challenges. But director Hala Lotfy has not only succeeeded, she is also helping other artists do the same. By Kristen Allen more... [ Forum ]
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- February 12, 2013
A documentary at the Berlinale that portrays aging Indonesian war criminals reenacting their crimes is being praised as surreal and frightening. Director Joshua Oppenheimer says the film may also answer questions about how war criminals excuse their actions. By Cathrin Schaer more... [ Forum ]
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- February 06, 2013
The 63rd Berlin International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday with a martial arts epic from Hong Kong. The festival's director says this year's selection pays particularly close attention to women, indigenous peoples and life in Eastern Europe. more... [ Forum ]
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- February 06, 2013
The movie industry is increasingly shifting toward Asia, especially China, striking fear in the hearts of Hollywood studio executives. The two cultures are about to clash at the Berlin International Film Festival, which opens with the Chinese epic film "The Grandmaster" by Wong Kar-wai. By Lars-Olav Beier more... [ Forum ]
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- 21.01.2013
Ein Stelldichein der jüngsten deutschen Kinogeneration: Ab Montag zeigen Nachwuchsregisseure beim Filmfestival Max-Ophüls-Preis ihre Arbeiten - zu sehen sind Filme über Murat Kurnaz und den Zusammenbruch der EU. Kamera-Veteran Michael Ballhaus erhält einen Ehrenpreis. mehr... [ Forum ]
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- January 11, 2013
The sexual abuse claims levelled against Klaus Kinski by his daughter Pola make it clear that cinema fans have deified a monster. The evil that he oozed on the silver screen has now been retroactively authenticated by his alleged depravity. An Essay by Arno Frank more... [ Forum ]
