A German slapstick comedy Western parody, a kabuki drama from Japan, an Indian historical action epic, a satire anthology from Argentina and an Italian rom-com drove audiences to local multiplexes.

The reforms are designed to allow more international productions, and talent, to compete for Germany’s top film honor, the Lolas. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief A film with at least 50 ...

An official selection of the Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Premieres section, Fatih Akin‘s poignant coming-of-age tale of a 12-year-old boy on a remote German island in the waning days of World ...