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Festival résumé 201024.09.10
The résumé of the 17th Oldenburg International Film Festival is a good read: In five days more than 14.500 visitors saw 56 films, including 8 world premieres. The festival opened at the Fliegerhorst to THE CITY BELOW, presented...[more]
The winners of the German Independence Awards24.09.10
To the world premiere of Tamar Simon Hoffs’ thriller POUND OF FLESH the 17th Oldenburg International Filmfestival ended on Sunday evening. Before the screening, the international jury of Deborah Kara Unger, Jesse Scolaro, Dorka...[more]
The fourth star on the OLB Walk of Fame goes to actress Deborah Kara Unger14.09.10
If Hollywood can do it, we can do it too: The OLB Walk of Fame is getting a fourth star on Friday September 17th at 11.30am: Canadian actress Deborah Kara Unger will be the first woman honored with a carved stone in Oldenburg....[more]
Stars on the red carpet14.09.10
The red carpet is going to be crowded: The stars are flocking to the Opening Night on Wednesday September 15th at the Fliegerhorst in great numbers. The 17th Oldenburg International Filmfestival opens with the emotional drama THE...[more]
New festival iPhone app09.09.10
The festival’s new iPhone app is available now from the iTunes store. The festival guide helps you navigate the program, the parties and all the Oldenburg locations. Never miss a screening or an event. A digital map and the...[more]
More film highlights09.09.10
Other highlights from the festival’s program include Pascal Bourdiaux’ comedy LE MAC, also a German premiere, which surprises with its wit, depth and great character actors. MR NICE by Bernard Rose is a portrait of legendary...[more]
Highlights of the 2010: Independent Section09.09.10
This year’s Independent Section includes twelve German and international productions. They all compete for the “German Independence Award – Audience Award”. The crazy and ironic PETE SMALLS IS DEAD takes a look deep into the...[more]
Deborah Kara Unger is the 2010 jury president09.09.10
Canadian actress Deborah Kara Unger will preside over this year’s international jury. She started her career opposite Russell Crowe in BLOOD BATH and had her breakthrough with a stunning performance in Cronenberg’s CRASH. As...[more]
TRASH HUMPERS director to be featured on “Into the Night with…” (“Durch die Nacht mit…”)02.09.10
Harmony Korine, whose film TRASH HUMPERS is screened on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th at the Cine K as part of the Midnite Xpress section of Oldenburg Filmfestival, will appear on the television documentary “Into the Night...[more]
Nominees for the “German Independence Award” announced02.09.10
The opening film THE CITY BELOW (UNTER DIR DIE STADT) is one of four films nominated for the “German Independence Award – Best German Film”. (see previous news for details of this film) THE DRIFTER (EINE FLEXIBLE FRAU) by...[more]
"The City Below" to open Oldenburg Filmfestival18.08.10
Christoph Hochhäusler’s drama THE CITY BELOW (UNTER DIR DIE STADT) is going to open the 17th Oldenburg International Filmfestival on September 15th. Lead actress Nicolette Krebitz is going to add glamour to the ceremony. ...[more]
Official festival trailer released 02.09.10
The annual press conference commenced with the premiere of this year’s festival trailer, which can be seen nationwide starting August 19th. The three minute film is a spoof of an independent film, taking its cues from THE...[more]
Film festival publishes other highlights of festival-program and guests18.08.10
No other than indie icon Deborah Kara Unger will be the jury president oft the “German Independence Award – Best German Film.” Deborah Unger comes to Oldenburg not only to be part of the jury but also to present Raul Inglis’...[more]
Winner of German Independence Award 2009 is released in German cinemas10.08.10
Last year’s winner of the German Independence Award – Best German Film is going to be released in German theatres later this month. On August 19th DISTANZ, which could also be seen at Karlovy Vary, Berlin and Montreal, premieres...[more]
Oldenburg International Film Festival honors a master of erotic cinema Radley Metzger10.08.10
He is legendary, revolutionary and provocative: Radley Metzger was a groundbreaking director whose ambitious films defied the prude, conservative mainstream cinema and dared to show naked skin on screen. His sensual images are...[more]
Fotogalerie 2011
