List of German winners of the Nobel literature prizeOctober 8th, 2009 German winners of the Nobel literature prizeHerta Mueller is the 10th German to win the Nobel Prize in literature. Here is a list of German writers who have received the award.
Colin Firth named Best Actor at Venice film festivalSeptember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Colin Firth has got the award for Best Actor at this year's (09) Venice Film Festival. The Brit star was honoured for his portrayal of a mourning professor in 'A Single Man' at the Sept 12 ceremony.
Israel's 'Lebanon' wins top prize at Venice Film FestivalSeptember 12th, 2009 VENICE - Lebanon, a war drama by Israeli director Samuel Maoz, Saturday won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival. The film is set during the first day of Israel's 1982 conflict in Lebanon.
George Clooney in Venice for world premiere of "The Men Who Stare at Goats"September 8th, 2009 Clooney in Venice for premiere of 'Goats' movieVENICE, Italy — George Clooney is appearing at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his new movie, a comic tale of "psychic warfare" by the U.S. military. "The Men Who Stare at Goats," directed by Grant Heslov, is being shown out of competition in Venice on Tuesday.
May I kiss you George? Fan pokes fun at Clooney at Venice Film FestSeptember 8th, 2009 Fan pokes fun at Clooney in ItalyVENICE, Italy — A fan of actor George Clooney stripped to his boxer shorts in front of the Hollywood star and asked if he could "kiss him, just once."
"I am gay, George," the unidentified man said during a news conference at the Venice Film Festival Tuesday. "Take me, choose me George, please.
Pixar directors win Venice Film Festival's lifetime achievement awardSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - Directors of Pixar Animation Studios in the US have been awarded the Venice Film Festival's lifetime achievement award, making them the first team to bag the honour. Pixar has made 10 films, four of which have won best animation Oscars, with chief creative officer John Lasseter, 52, and other directors helming hits like 'Finding Nemo' and 'Toy Story'.
Venezuelan leader Chavez greeted like movie star at Venice premier 'South of the Border'September 7th, 2009 Chavez walks Venice Film Fest red carpetVENICE, Italy — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is getting a movie star reception at the Venice Film Festival. Chavez arrived Monday on the red carpet with director Oliver Stone for the premiere of the documentary "South of the Border." Security outside the Casino venue was tight with armed military police checking bags.
'South of the Border' to make Venice premiere, meant to illustrate positives under Hugo ChavezSeptember 7th, 2009 'South of the Border' to make Venice fest premiereVENICE, Italy — Director Oliver Stone says his new documentary "South of the Border" is meant to illustrate the sweeping changes in South America in recent years. Stone spent extensive time with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for the film, and also interviewed the leaders of Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Cuba and Paraguay.
Venice Film Festival introduces award for 3D movies, 9 films to compete for prizeAugust 8th, 2009 Venice Film Fest introduces 3D film awardROME —The storied Venice Film Festival is updating its awards lineup by offering a prize for the best 3D movie of the year. Organizers said in a statement Saturday that nine films will compete for the new award at the festival's 66th edition on Sept.
Line-up of films competing at Venice Film FestivalJuly 30th, 2009 Line-up of films competing at Venice Film FestivalROME — A list of the films in competition for the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice Film Festival, which will run from Sept. 2-12:
"Baaria," by Giuseppe Tornatore, Italy.
Michael Moore, Tom Ford in the competition at Venice Film FestivalJuly 30th, 2009 23 films to vie for Golden Lion awardROME — Michael Moore's examination of the world's economic crisis and the directorial debut of former Gucci designer Tom Ford are among 23 films vying for the Golden Lion at this year's Venice Film Festival. Organizers announced the lineup for the 66th festival on Thursday.
Theater director Peter Zadek, known for provocative renditions on German stage, dies at 83July 30th, 2009 German stage director Peter Zadek dies at 83HAMBURG — German stage director Peter Zadek, known for his provocative and unconventional renditions, died overnight in Hamburg after a serious illness, the theater where he was working said Thursday. He was 83. "We mourn for a friend and one of the great directors of German theater," said Ulrich Waller, head of Hamburg's St.
German choreographer Pina Bausch dies at 68June 30th, 2009 German choreographer Pina Bausch diesBERLIN — Pina Bausch, a German choreographer known for her pioneering work, died Tuesday. She was 68. The Wuppertal Dance Theater in western Germany, where she had served as director, announced the death.
Venice Film Fest to open Sept. 2 with Tornatore's movie on his native Sicilian townJune 10th, 2009 Tornatore's 'Baaria' to open Venice Film FestROME — Organizers say this year's Venice Film Festival will open with "Baaria," a movie by Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore on his native Sicilian town. It is the first time in two decades that an Italian film headlines the festival, which opens its 66th edition Sept.
Venice film fest to honor Disney creative exec Lasseter and Pixar directors for animationMay 10th, 2009 Venice film fest to honor Pixar directorsROME — The Venice Film Festival says it will give lifetime achievement awards this year to Disney's chief creative officer and four Pixar directors for their work in animation. Festival organizers say John Lasseter will be presented with the Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement on Sept.
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