Absent Polanski leads pack at 60th Berlinale
Absent Polanski leads pack at 60th Berlinale
Roman Polanski’s “The Ghost Writer” is among the front-runners for the top prize at the 60th Berlin Film Festival this week, despite his glaring absence at the event due to his ongoing house arrest.
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Iran halts Jafar Panahi from attending Berlinale
Iran halts Jafar Panahi from attending Berlinale
The Iranian government has intervened to prevent Berlinale Silver Bear winning-director Jafar Panahi (“Offside”) from attending this year’s festival.
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