Winter exhibition: Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella at Moritzburg Castle
For the 13th time, Moritzburg Castle is transformed into a fairytale world, presenting costumes and props to fans of the popular classic "Three Nuts for Cinderella".
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Actress Lisa Bitter remembers the fall of the Berlin Wall
"Tatort" actress Lisa Bitter grew up in Franconia, the GDR was not far away. After reunification, she studied in Saxony. How did the social upheaval affect her back then?
DOK Leipzig Film Festival reaches audience record
Almost 10,000 more visitors attended the DOK Leipzig film festival in 2024 than a year ago - more people than ever before.
Dominique Cabrera wins Golden Dove at the DOK Leipzig Festival
The DOK Leipzig festival focused on documentary and animated films for a week. Now the best films have been chosen. One of the main prizes goes to France.
DOK Leipzig celebrates 67th edition with 209 films and world premieres
For one week, the DOK Leipzig festival focuses on documentary and animated films. The opening is all about the phenomenon of light.
Focus on wars and crises: DOK Leipzig presents a multi-layered festival program
The DOK Leipzig documentary film festival is about to enter its 67th edition. For the festival director, the complexity of the world shapes the film selection.
International productions dominate the awards ceremony at the "Schlingel" children's and youth film festival
The "Schlingel" film festival has awarded its main prizes - and this year all the winners are from Europe.
Festival honors films by children and young people
Young film talents in Saxony have the chance to win an award for their projects at the "film ab!" film festival. Pupils can submit their films until November.
Saxon schoolchildren can take part in the 'film ab!
Young film talents in Saxony have the chance to win an award for their projects at the "film ab!" film festival. Pupils can submit their films until November.
"Moritz in the advertising pillar" - Christa Kożik is honored
Christa Kożik's children's book "Moritz in der Litfaßsäule" was filmed by DEFA in 1983 - and was a box-office hit in the GDR. The author is now being honored.
Productions wanted for Neisse Film Festival 2025
The Neisse Film Festival brings together cineastes and productions from three countries. This year there was record interest - the application deadline for the next edition is now open.
Arthouse cinema industry records visitor growth in the first half of 2024
Strong festival films attracted more people to arthouse cinemas at the beginning of the year. The industry hopes that this will continue in the fall.
As Iago in "Othello" - Götz Schubert at the Lausitz Festival
He is known as the Görlitz TV detective and from popular crime series such as Tatort, Wilsberg, Bella Block and Kolleginnen. Götz Schubert is equally present in the theater - and at festivals.
Actor Götz Schubert gives theater priority over film and television
He is known as the Görlitz TV detective and from popular crime series such as Tatort, Wilsberg, Bella Block and Kolleginnen. Götz Schubert is equally present in the theater - and at festivals.
Görlitz strengthens itself as a location for film professions
Görlitz is a sought-after filming location for national and international productions. The city even confidently calls itself "Görliwood". Training for film and television is now also provided there.
Great cinema: the movie nights on the banks of the Elbe start in Dresden
Every year, Dresden's old town becomes the backdrop for a summer movie. The movie nights on the banks of the Elbe have cult status among fans. This year, too, there are classics and new discoveries.
Classical airleben concerts at the Leipzig Gewandhaus
Tens of thousands of listeners at open-air concerts at the Leipzig Gewandhaus
Music legends and great cinema at Dresden Film Nights 2024
A unique backdrop, music stars alongside newcomers and cinema for all ages - the Dresden Film Nights on the banks of the Elbe have long been a cult event. This year, they are once again offering classics and new discoveries.
Music legends and great cinema at Dresden Film Nights 2024
A unique backdrop, music stars alongside newcomers and cinema for all ages - the Dresden Film Nights on the banks of the Elbe have long been a cult event. This year, they are once again offering classics and new discoveries.
Neisse Film Festival: Best film comes from Poland
Over six days in May, the film festival will screen around 90 films in the tri-border region of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. The winners have now been announced.
Saxony's Prime Minister Kretschmer meets East German acting legend Gojko Mitić
Michael Kretschmer meets Gojko Mitić, an East German acting legend, at the inauguration of a sandstone stele for the film 'The Sons of the Great Bear' in Rathen on May 19.
Lots of regional films at the 21st Neisse Film Festival in the border triangle
The 21st edition of the Neisse Film Festival (May 14 to 16) also offers insights into the regions. A program entitled "Sorbian Landscapes" spans the history of the Slavic minority living in Lusatia and their traditions to the young Sorbian community in the present, as the festival organizers announc ..
Prizes for "La Perra" and "Alien0089" at the Dresden Film Festival
The French-Colombian film "La Perra" has won the prize for best animated film in the international competition at the Dresden Film Festival. "Torn between violence and tenderness, with a very precise sense of rhythm, this beautiful, hand-drawn film shows a profound and organic vision of interpersona ..
21st Neisse Film Festival presents complete program
The complete program for the 21st Neisse Film Festival has been published, with 90 films at 19 venues in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.
21st Neisse Film Festival presents Female Perspectives
The 21st Neisse Film Festival shows female perspectives and opens with the film "Elbow". Over 90 films will be shown at 20 venues.
Neisse Film Festival with a focus on female perspectives
This year, the 21st Neisse Film Festival is characterized by female perspectives. The focus series "Female Perspectives" also includes the opening film "Elbow", which portrays a young woman, as festival spokesperson Michael Lippold announced on Monday. Between May 14 and 19, around 90 feature films, ..
Director pays tribute to Sodann: broadcaster "owes him a lot"
The director of Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), Ralf Ludwig, has reacted sadly to the death of actor Peter Sodann. "The news of Peter Sodann's death makes us very sad," said Ludwig on Sunday. The actor had achieved great popularity primarily through his role as Commissioner Bruno Ehrlicher in the MD ..
Actor Peter Sodann died
The actor Peter Sodann is dead. He died on Friday at the age of 87 in Halle an der Saale, his family announced on Sunday. The "Mitteldeutsche Zeitung" had previously reported.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Sandra Hüller on Oscar styling: "It went like clockwork"
Sandra Hüller was delighted with the support she received for her outfits during Oscar week. On the red carpet in front of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday for the Academy Awards, she presented an elegant black dress with very large lapels and wore an elegant, long ponytail."This is totally ..
The Trabant comes back to life as a classic car
The Trabant, once ridiculed as a "plastic bomber", becomes a lucrative investment object with rising prices on the market.
Friedman: Anti-Semitic tendencies are becoming more radical
Even days after the Berlinale Gala, the debate about criticism of Israel and anti-Semitism continues. As a result, there are even death threats against one of the controversial Israeli filmmakers.
Herrmann calls on Roth to resign
Following statements critical of Israel made by some film-makers, the CSU has set its sights on Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth. Head of the State Chancellery Herrmann is calling for drastic consequences.
Fierce criticism of Berlinale gala because of statements on the Middle East war
Berlin's mayor criticizes the relativization of the Middle East conflict at the Berlinale. Filmmakers make one-sided accusations against Israel.
Filming for Erzgebirge thriller in Oberwiesenthal
Filming for the 11th edition of the Erzgebirgskrimis will begin in Oberwiesenthal on Monday. This may result in restrictions for local residents.
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth thanks Berlinale director duo
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth praises the management duo of the Berlinale, Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, for their work in recent years.
Berlinale 2024: People who struggle with life - favorites and surprises
Matthias Glasner's drama 'Sterben' with Corinna Harfouch and Lars Eidinger in the running for the Golden Bear. Actresses such as Liv Lisa Fries and Lily Farhadpour have a chance of winning a Silver Bear. Documentaries and dramas are competing for the coveted award.
"Das NEINhorn" to be made into a movie: Funding approved
The children's book "Das NEINhorn" by Marc-Uwe Kling is being made into a film - with funding from the Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM). The project will receive production funding of 250,000 euros, the MDM announced in Leipzig on Thursday. Kling is directing the film together with Michael Siebe ..
Merseburg Cathedral closed for filming
Merseburg Cathedral will be closed from February 5 to 9 due to ARD filming.
Dresden congratulates art prize winner Christian Friedel on his Oscar nomination
The city of Dresden has congratulated its latest art prize winner Christian Friedel on his Oscar nomination for "The Zone of Interest". The actor has become an international ambassador for Dresden.
Record at Neisse Film Festival 2024: around 900 entries
More than 900 entries have been submitted for the 21st Neisse Film Festival (May 14 to 19). According to the organizers on Thursday, this means that more films than ever before are competing for a total of ten awards, the so-called Neisse Fish. The selection for the film series and competitions will ..
Another nomination for Sandra Hüller as best actress
German actress Sandra Hüller was once again nominated for Best Actress in the USA for her role in the legal thriller "Anatomy of a Case".
Sandra Hüller nominated for a Golden Globe
Actress Sandra Hüller has a chance of winning a Golden Globe for her role in the legal drama "Anatomy of a Case"
Winter exhibition "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" at Moritzburg Castle
Fans of the cult film "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" can rejoice: the traditional winter exhibition opens at Moritzburg Castle near Dresden on Wednesday.
Kino International turns 60
It was the most important premiere cinema in the GDR: the Kino International in Berlin looks back on an eventful history. Now the building is celebrating its 60th anniversary - and is about to undergo a major refurbishment.
Cinematographer Christian Lehmann died
Christian Lehmann, well-known cameraman of Defa documentaries, has died at the age of 89.
Actor and journalist Lutz Riemann died
Actor and journalist Lutz Riemann has died at the age of 82.
Past plays special role at Leipzig Documentary and Animation Film Festival
During this year's Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film (Dok), the past plays a special role. Dok director Christoph Terhechte commented on the themes and the significance of the films.
Big award ceremony at the end of the children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" in Chemnitz
On Saturday (5:30 p.m.), the children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" in Chemnitz will end with a grand awards ceremony. A total of 23 prizes will be awarded, including the European Children's Film Prize and the main prize of the Saxon State Institute for Private Broadcasting and New Media. There are 57 feature-length films and 69 short films in competition. The festival is already its 28th edition.
"Film ab!" at the festival "Schlingel": 8 world premieres
Since 1996, the "Schlingel" has been attracting young film fans and professional visitors from Germany and abroad to Saxony. According to the organizers, 171 films from 54 countries were selected from around 1200 productions for this year's event.
Film festival "Rascal" starts with eight world premieres
The children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" is expected to attract up to 25,000 visitors to Chemnitz this weekend. 171 films from 54 countries will be shown, including eight world premieres. These include the remake of the cult children's series "Spuk unterm Riesenrad", which will be shown to ..
Actress Sandra Hüller honored with Guild Film Award
German actress Sandra Hüller ("Toni Erdmann") has won the Gilde Film Prize. The 45-year-old was awarded the honorary prize, as announced by AG Kino - Gilde Deutscher Filmkunsttheater at the close of the Leipzig Film Art Fair on Thursday. "The Theory of Everything" by director Timm Kroeger made the r ..
Film Festival "Rascal" awaits with eight world premieres
The children's and youth film festival "Schlingel" attracts this year with eight world premieres, including the remake of the classic "Spuk unterm Riesenrad". The flick will be presented on September 24 in the presence of several actors and director Thomas Stuber, informed festival director Michael ..