powered by Federated Media

Michael Haneke

From 'Gatsby' to Gosling, a preview of Cannes

Much of the world's attention will be focused on the 20 films competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or, which last year went to Michael Hanekes "Amour," also a best-picture nominee at the Oscars.

Watts, Pitt bring films to Tribeca Film Festival

Other documentaries tackle such fearsome subjects as frigid reindeer herding ("Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys"), the rise of teenagers in American society ("Teenage"), OxyContin addiction...

Steven Spielberg to head Cannes jury this year

"At last year's Cannes festival, Michael Haneke won the top prize with his stark film about love and death, "Amour."

Ang Lee wins best director Oscar for 'Life of Pi'

"Besides Spielberg, Lee beat out nominees Michael Haneke ("Amour"), David O. Russell ("Silver Linings Playbook") and Benh Zeitlin ("Beasts of the Southern Wild").

'Amour' wins Oscar for best foreign language film

Michael Haneke's brutal depiction of an aging couple, "Amour," has won the Academy Award for best foreign language film.

Oscar foreign film nominees reveal movie magic

"It was an exact reproduction," said Haneke through a translator.

McConaughey wins supporting-actor Spirit Award

The 70-year-old Haneke quipped that he felt he was the oldest man in a room filled with young filmmakers.

Amour, Argo win acclaim at French film awards

The story of a woman's Alzheimer's and her husband's devotion, Michael Haneke's "Amour" won best film, best director - and best actress and actor prizes for its octogenarian stars, Emmanuelle Riva...

Does Oscar crown await Affleck's 'Argo?'

"The other best-picture contenders that also had directing nominations - Michael Haneke's old-age love story "Amour," Ang Lee's shipwreck saga "Life of Pi," David O. Russell's oddball romance...

AP writers pick `Argo' for Oscar best picture

BEST DIRECTORNominees: Michael Haneke, "Amour"; Benh Zeitlin, "Beasts of the Southern Wild"; Ang Lee, "Life of Pi"; Steven Spielberg, "Lincoln"; David O. Russell, "Silver Linings Playbook.

Advertisement

Partners

Capsule reviews of feature films

Michael Haneke's remarkable and heart-breaking portrait of an elderly Parisian couple stars...

VIENNA: Oscar winner gets Austria geriatric society prize

It isn't an Oscar or any other film industry prize, but Austrian director Michael Haneke says he...

LOS ANGELES: 'Silver Linings Playbook' wins best feature at Independent Spirit...

Michael Haneke's end-of-life love story "Amour" was named best international film.

Blogs

If Michael Haneke Directed Star Wars 7 on Devour.com

No description available

Michael Haneke

Michael Haneke

Michael Haneke Categories

Michael Haneke Categories

Web

Benedict Cumberbatch Learns About Guy Fieri, The McRib In 'American Talk'

Catching up with the "Star Trek Into Darkness" baddie on the red carpet, MTV News correspondent...

Improves The Golden Popcorn

Much like Clark Kent and Superman, there's not much of a difference between Nick Offerman and...

Amour director's take on death could have a Hollywood ending

Haneke noted how audiences have found "Amour" mirrors their own experiences, as it did his own.