Cinema of Australia

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awarded the Quentin Tarantino with Best Direction.

Here's the full list of winners.

AACTA International Award for Best Film

THE IRISHMAN
JOKER
THE KING
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
PARASITE (winner)

AACTA International Award for Best Direction

The Athens Open-Air Film Festival takes film buffs into " George Miller's dystopian post-apocalyptic world with the cult classic from 1981 "Max Max 2: The Road Warrior." Believed by die-hard fans to the be the best of the series, "Road Warrior" stands out for the amazing cinematography by Dean Semler, among other features, including curt dialogues and incredible costume design.

The Athens Open-Air Film Festival presents the 1994 Australian comedy drama "The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert," about how a drag show ensemble's road trip across the Outback serves as an awakening for the artists themselves but also for dozens with whom they cross paths.

The European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker is going to meet the Bulgarian nomination for European commissioner Maria Gabriel today, reported BNR.

After the meeting, Junker is set to take a decision which Department will be suitable for Maria Gabriel.

Australian star Nicole Kidman says her experience as the mother of adopted children meant she closely related to her character in the movie "Lion," tipped as an Oscar favorite.

Born to Greek parents in Egypt but raised in Australia, director Alex Proyas may be forgiven for being left a little confused. His Gods of Egypt trailer sparked controversy that lead both the director and Lionsgate to release an apologetic statement that concedes that the film has failed to live up to their “standards of sensitivity and diversity.”

Renowned Hollywood actor and musician Hugh Jackman will return to Istanbul for three shows on May 30, 31 and June 1 with his show, "An Evening with Hugh Jackman."

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) award-winners were announced Jan. 29. Actor and director Russell Crowe?s film ?The Water Diviner? won the Best Film award, while Turkish actor Y?lmaz Erdo?an, who plays a Turkish officer in the film, won the Best Supporting Actor award. 

BELGRADE - An Australian film festival featuring recent movies will be held in Belgrade from January 21 to 25.

Australian Ambassador to Serbia Julia Feeney will open the festival, while Black Baloon directed by Elissa Down will be the first film on the programme. It was made in 2008 in coproduction with the UK.