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Danish film of neo-Nazi gay affair wins Rome fest

A Danish movie about a gay love affair between two members of a neo-Nazi group won top honors Friday at the Rome Film Festival, while Helen Mirren won the best actress award.

Clooney promotes 'Up in the Air' at Rome film fest

George Clooney says there is a lot he can relate to in his new movie "Up in the Air," a comic drama about a man who travels across the United States to lay off people amid the financial crisis.

Tanovic's "Triage" opens Rome Film Fest

Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic's "Triage," a movie about the horrors of war and the scars it leaves on survivors, opened the Rome Film Festival on Thursday.

Meryl Streep, Richard Gere and George Clooney

Meryl Streep, Richard Gere and George Clooney are among the film stars attending this year's Rome Film Festival.

Film on plight of world's poorest opens in Rome

The plight of the world's poorest was highlighted Thursday as "8" (Huit), a collection of short movies inspired by the U.N.'s Millennium Goals, premiered at the Rome Film Festival.

UN-backed film to premiere at Rome film fest

A U.N.-backed movie on poverty made of eight segments by directors including Jane Campion and Wim Wenders will make its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival later this year, organizers said Wednesday.

`Juno' Wins Best Film at Rome Film Fest

"Juno," a movie about a Minnesota teen faced with an unplanned pregnancy, won the best film award at the Rome Film Festival.

Rome Film Fest Begins Its Second Year

The Rome Film Festival opened its second edition Thursday, harkening back to the Eternal City's 1960s cinematic heyday.

Ford Says He's Fit to Play Indiana Jones

Harrison Ford says he feels "fit to continue" to play Indiana Jones despite growing older. Ford, 64, said at the inaugural Rome Film Festival on Friday that he was delighted to team up again with directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for the film. Lucas co-wrote and executive produced the earlier films, which Spielberg directed.

1st Rome Film Festival Opens With 'Fur'

Nicole Kidman launches her movie "Fur" — based loosely on the life of photographer Diane Arbus — at the inaugural Rome Film Festival, which opens Friday.

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Al Pacino Honored as Rome Film Festival Starts
Source: The New York Times

A lifetime achievement award for Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino kicked off the Rome film festival on Wednesday, bringing a Hollywood veteran to the movie showcase which this year has a markedly European flavor.

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