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Brazilian police brutality drama wins at Berlin fest
A blood-soaked Brazilian drama about police brutality, "The Elite Squad", beat out favourites from Hollywood and Britain to win the Golden Bear for best picture Saturday at the 58th Berlin Film Festival.
Nations:Brazil People:Sally Hawkins Martin Scorsese Paul Thomas Anderson Daniel Day-Lewis Activities:2008 Berlin Film Festival
2008-02-16
Jack Black in comical tribute to film pioneers
Actor Jack Black stars in a comical and nostalgic tribute to the pioneers of cinema and jazz in "Be Kind Rewind," which brings the 2008 Berlin Film Festival to a fitting close on Saturday.
People:Jack Black Michel Gondry Sigourney Weaver Activities:2008 Berlin Film Festival
2008-02-16
English rose Scott Thomas in French role at Berlin fest
Kristin Scott Thomas plays against type to portray an ex-convict in her biggest role yet in a French film in "I've Loved You So Long...", which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday.
People:Kristin Scott Thomas Activities:2008 Berlin Film Festival
2008-02-15
Hollywood epic and UK comedy vie for Berlin honors
Dark Hollywood epic "There Will Be Blood," already awash with prizes and nominated for eight Oscars, takes on a light-hearted low-budget British comedy for top honors at the Berlin Film Festival this year.
People:Sally Hawkins Martin Scorsese Paul Thomas Anderson Daniel Day-Lewis Penelope Cruz Activities:2008 Berlin Film Festival
2008-02-15
Bana: No ego clash in film with Johansson, Portman
Eric Bana insisted his co-stars Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman got on famously and that all three actors were able to raise their game in "The Other Boleyn Girl" with a friendly competition to out-do each other.
People:Eric Bana Scarlett Johansson Natalie Portman Activities:2008 Berlin Film Festival
2008-02-15
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