The artificial intelligence revolution sweeping through the entertainment sector was at first glance not evident at this year's Berlin Film Festival, but the potential for widespread changes was still on people's minds.
The 76th Berlin Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday after 10 days of what its director called "stormy seas" unleashed by a controversy over the war in Gaza, which often overshadowed discussion of the 22 films in competition.
German public broadcaster ZDF on Friday recalled a New York correspondent after AI-generated images were screened during a news report on ICE immigration raids in the United States.
More than 80 film industry figures including Oscar-winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton have issued a statement slamming the Berlin Film Festival's "silence" on Gaza.
German libraries are a fabulous resource for anyone living in the country, offering not just books but everything from ice cream makers to umbrellas and even works of art to hang on your walls at home.
Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders's comments that he wanted to "stay out of politics" after being asked about Gaza.
The most romantic day of the year or an out and out nightmare? We look at the stories which could explain why Germans don't typically embrace Valentine's Day – and why this trend might be changing among new generations.
Berlin Film Festival jury president Wim Wenders said this year's 76th edition of the festival would have "less glamour" but "more content" in its eclectic selection.
From Parma ham to Champagne, Europe protects authentic food. Here's how Germany’s own food labels reward soil, climate and craft – and help shoppers spot real quality on supermarket shelves.
Looking for a hit of highbrow culture and glam to get you through the dismal winter? You're in luck: the Berlinale film festival is just around the corner. Here's what you should know about it and how to get tickets.
In an effort to boost Germany's film industry, the government is pushing a plan to demand that streaming platforms invest at least part of their revenue in making productions locally.
It’s party-time time in the federal republic – the perfect moment for a German-themed playlist of get-ready tunes, midnight bangers and four in the morning weepies.
A German craftsman has attracted attention with his surprising take on the famous ‘Nussknacker’. Did you know that the original nutcrackers were symbols of resilience and defiance?
From page-turners to urgent climate fiction and boundary-breaking explorations of identity, these are some of the most compelling German-language books to be translated to English in the past year.
A new Netflix documentary has taken Germany by storm, shining a spotlight on one of the country’s most influential rappers. For many Germans with a migrant background, Aykut Anhan – better known as 'Haftbefehl' – has become the voice of a generation.
OmU, OV, OmeU... English speaking movie-goers in Germany can be confused by the options for languages and subtitles at the cinema. Here's how to find films in the language you prefer, whether that's German with English subtitles or vice versa.
Her latest song 'Berghain' has gone viral online, with fans speculating about the artist's unusual language choice. So why does RosalÃa sing in German in her new single, and what does she say?
Swifties are flocking to a German museum to see the painting that inspired the video for the star's hit song, The Fate of Ophelia. Journalist Rachel Loxton interviewed the museum's director to find out more about Swift's impact on German art.
Germany's largest LGBTQ club SchwuZ announced on Thursday the venerable Berlin institution's doors will close for good on November 1st, making it the latest casualty of the German capital's nightlife recession.
Germany is renowned for its castles, cuisine, and cutting-edge technology – but some of its most fascinating treasures are the living traditions, skills, and rituals that shape everyday life and connect communities across generations.
A long-lost oil painting of Nazi-era Berlin's most notorious brothel madam, Kitty Schmidt, has been rediscovered and was presented to the public in the German capital on Thursday.
From flunkyball to Boßeln and sporthocking, there are plenty of German activities which challenge the national reputation for taking a rational and level-headed approach to life. Here’s our list of the top six.
