Among the many controversies of this year's Oscars race, some believe that favourites to take home the acting awards have been recognised in the wrong category.

Today, the annual Berlinale begins, as the German city hosts 10 days of film and TV premieres from around the globe, complete with appearances from A-list directors and stars.

The unearthing of inflammatory social media remarks by Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón has caused a storm – and may threaten the film's hopes at this year's Academy Awards.

The contenders for the film industry's biggest prizes this year represent a range of genres and styles – but there's a common thread that's hard to miss.

Musical Emilia Pérez, about a Mexican drug lord, is the frontrunner for the Academy Awards, with 13 nominations. But its depiction of the country is stoking criticism.

From John Travolta to Demi Moore, how faded stars have revitalised their careers with one breathtaking performance.

The sultry star of Batman and The Emperor's New Groove was given away by her mother and never knew her father.

Surprise wins for actresses Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres at the Globes mean that the road to the Oscars may have plenty more thrills to come.