Werner Herzog

The German film landscape is in mourning as it bids farewell to Alexander Kluge, a cornerstone of the New German Cinema movement, who has passed away at the age of 94. Renowned for his groundbreaking cinematic collages and thought-provoking films, Kluge was a two-time winner of the prestigious Venice Film Festival's highest honor.

In 2026, viral animal clips, from a 'Nihilist Penguin' to an orphaned macaque named Punch, captivate millions online. These moments, often reflecting human emotions like loneliness and existential dread, become powerful memes and global narratives. Experts explain this phenomenon stems from anthropomorphism and the internet's need for emotional resets, revealing more about us than the creatures themselves.

A captivating clip from Werner Herzog's documentary 'Encounters at the End of the World' features a solitary penguin striding aimlessly into a desolate, icy terrain. This viral sensation invites viewers to reflect on themes of purpose and mortality, as the adorable yet lost creature symbolizes a profound sense of struggle against an indifferent universe, resonating deeply with audiences worldwide.

Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix checked into a rehabilitation centre after director Werner Herzog highlighted his reckless ways following a near-death car crash

Paolo Sorrentino's film 'La Grazia' premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film received a four-minute standing ovation. The story revolves around a politician contemplating euthanasia. Toni Servillo plays the lead role. Francis Ford Coppola presented Werner Herzog with a lifetime achievement award. The festival will showcase films by Luca Guadagnino, Noah Baumbach, and Guillermo del Toro. The Venice Film Festival continues till September 6, 2025. Many other prominent personalities attended the event.

Rooney and Kate Mara will star in the new movie "Bucking Fastard" directed by Werner Herzog. The movie is based on the true story of twin sisters Joan and Jean. Production will begin later this year in Ireland and Slovenia. This will be the first on-screen collaboration for the real-life sisters.

French author Emmanuel Carrere, popular for his non-fiction books in a high literary vein, has been granted this year's Spanish Princess of Asturias Literature Award.

Acclaimed German film director Werner Herzog will be honoured with the Golden Lion at the forthcoming 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival.

Veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese will be honoured with the Carrosse d'Or, also known as Golden Coach award, at the Directors' Fortnight in Cannes.

The 42nd International Film Festival of India will showcase 3D stereoscopic movies which are chosen not only for their content but also for the excellence in handling the medium.

Noted filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s latest directorial venture 'Gangs of Wasseypur' will premiere in the Directors Fortnight section of the 65th Cannes Film Festival, which will be held in the second week of May.

A viral meme features a penguin's solitary march inland, resonating with millions as a symbol of burnout and detachment. The footage, from a 2007 documentary, shows a confused Adélie penguin heading towards mountains, a journey scientists deem a tragic navigational error, not a philosophical choice. Its viral appeal lies in mirroring human feelings of exhaustion and the desire to escape.

This year’s #FiveFilms4Freedom collection presents a range of compelling and thought-provoking stories.

The Lunchbox and Oscars: It is not big-budget or commercially successful yet, but this gem with a heart is award-worthy

From Britney Spears' much-awaited memoir to Barbra Streisand’s autobiography, and from Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee's book to Christopher Paolini's novel-- here are some of the books that readers are looking forward to this Fall. Read on to know more.

In August next year, Goethe-Institut Chennai will celebrate its 60th year, and in its attempt to make it a memorable celebration, the centre has given film buffs in the city an offer they can't refuse.

A lone Adélie penguin's trek inland, captured in a 2007 documentary, has resurfaced as the viral "Nihilist Penguin" meme in 2026. Social media users project existential dread onto the bird's rare disorientation, turning it into a symbol of burnout and life's futility. Experts clarify that penguins get lost due to disorientation, not deliberate nihilism.

Civilizations have flourished around rivers and other sources of water. However, the element essential for survival remains beyond the reach of millions today.

Voices From The Water 2008, an international film festival, will be held from September 13-18 at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Central College, Bangalore University.

Mumbai, Jun 29 () A unique two-month-long film festival focusing on the relationship among animals, humans and nature begins here next month with over 150 films from more than 40 countries lined up for screening.

Mumbai, Jun 29 () A unique two-month-long film festival focusing on the relationship among animals, humans and nature begins here next month with over 150 films from more than 40 countries lined up for screening.

Hollywood stars Orlando Bloom and Oscar-nominee Ethan Hawke are set to lead the Amazonian jungle thriller 'The Last of The Tribe.' Based on Monte Reel's book, the film sees Hawke as a mercenary investigating a death, encountering the last member of an Indigenous tribe, played by Zaya Guarani. This gripping adaptation promises an intense cinematic experience.

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival is all about AI this year, but the rise of artificial intelligence in movies is sparking heated debates about creativity, jobs, and what it means to be human in cinema.

Offering a bouquet of 47 films from Germany, the highlights include those by filmmakers Werner Herzog and Wim Wenders.

Fresh from the publicity blitzkrieg of his home production Ra:One, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is expected to attend the inauguration of the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 23.

Onscreen buddies Dwayne 'Rock' Johnson and Vin Diesel are said to have clashed off it. However, they are not the first popular screen to have done so.