Petri Poikolainen received a hopeless diagnosis in his thirties – this is how he spoke about his illness just months before his death
Jussi-award-winning actor Petri Poikolainen, diagnosed with MS at 30, shared his passion for life and personal achievements until his passing.
Reese Witherspoon turns 50 with an Oscar, a book club, and a great portfolio
Reese Witherspoon celebrates her 50th birthday, marking her fruitful career in Hollywood with an Academy Award and various productions.
Petri Poikolainen's award-winning speech moved the audience: 'I forgot that I am blind'
Petri Poikolainen, who recently won a Jussi Award, delivered a heartfelt speech that resonated deeply with the audience and expressed gratitude for his film crew, despite his struggles with blindness due to MS disease.
Petri Poikolainen has died
Award-winning actor Petri Poikolainen has passed away at the age of 50 after battling MS disease.
Actor Petri Poikolainen has died
Finnish actor Petri Poikolainen has passed away at the age of 50, confirmed by the director Teemu Nikki to Yle.
Jussi Award-winning actor Petri Poikolainen has died
Finnish actor Petri Poikolainen has passed away at the age of 50 due to complications from multiple sclerosis.
Here are the winners of Denmark's big film award
The winners of this year's CPH:DOX documentary festival have been announced, with Dongnan Chen's film winning the top prize.
This duo became the talk of the Jussi night – Viewers praise: "The brightest stars of the evening"
Pirjo Lonka and Elina Knihtilä received the Best Ensemble award and a €20,000 Nordisk Film prize at the Jussi gala for their performance in the film '100 liters of sahti'.
Elina Knihtilä and Pirjo Lonka won a substantial sum - one target for the money is already known
Actors Elina Knihtilä and Pirjo Lonka celebrated significant wins at the Jussi gala, receiving a shared prize and a monetary award for their roles in a film.
Director Lim Da-seul's 'Tongue' Wins Jury Award at SXSW Midnight Short Film Competition, a First for Korean Cinema
The short film 'Tongue' by director Lim Da-seul has won the Jury Award at the SXSW Midnight Short Film Competition, making it the first Korean film to achieve this honor.
At the festival One World, the film My Word Against Mine won. It opens the topic of psychotherapy.
The film 'My Word Against Mine' won the international competition at the 28th One World human rights film festival, focusing on psychotherapy.
The Award-Winning Film The Voice of Hind Rajab Hits Czech Cinemas
The film depicts the urgent response of Palestinian Red Crescent workers to save a six-year-old girl trapped in a car under gunfire in Gaza.
Censors board honours Nollywood star Toyin Abraham with box office award
The National Film and Video Censors Board honored actor Toyin Abraham for her film's box office success.
"You know I've always seen you as number 1, right?"
The youngest brother, Martin Jensen, who has several diagnoses, becomes the focus of a documentary film by his award-winning brother, Emil Langballe, exploring their contrasting lives and sibling relationship.
The Beyond Borders International Documentary Festival of Kastellorizo travels to Athens
The Beyond Borders International Documentary Festival is coming to Athens, featuring award-winning documentaries and masterclasses with industry professionals over a three-day event.
Working Conditions for Seamstresses in Bulgaria Are Worse Than in Bangladesh, Says Award-Winning Director
Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev highlights the harsh realities of seamstresses in Bulgaria in his film 'Made in EU', revealing that some women endure 36-hour shifts without proper medical care.
More Precious than Gold: Ukrainians Prepared a Special Award for Oscar Winner Sean Penn
While Sean Penn won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, he was in Ukraine receiving a special tribute from local hosts instead of attending the event in Hollywood.
Russian Human Rights Body Calls for Investigation Into ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’
Russia's human rights council has condemned the documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” for using footage of children without parental consent, calling for an investigation into the matter following the film's Academy Award win.
Jonatán Pastričák: The conductor is following the same pattern as Šimkovičová, but many Czechs do not realize it
Jonatán Pastričák, a prominent figure in contemporary Czech-Slovak film music, discusses his experiences after winning his second Czech Lion award and comments on the reception of his speech at the award ceremony.
About one film and our misery / Up there is the sky, down here is us
Slovak filmmaker Katarína Gramatová won a Czech Lion award for her debut feature film, highlighting significant social issues in Slovakia.
Nominations for the Neitsi Maali Awards: These are the best Estonian films of last year
Five Estonian films have been nominated for the Neitsi Maali Award, the country’s oldest film award, now in its 33rd year.
Film Journalists Association announces nominees for the Virgin Mary Award
The Estonian Film Journalists Association has announced the nominees for the Virgin Mary Award for best domestic film, which will be awarded in March.
Lee Jae's Oscar Dress is 'Royal Garb of the Korean Empire'... Emblazoned with Golden Mugunghwa
Composer and singer Lee Jae's dress at the Oscars, inspired by the royal attire of the Korean Empire, has attracted attention as he won the Best Original Song award for 'Golden' from the film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.'
40 Years of Waiting: Alongside Amy Madigan, a Man of Equal Strength Stands
Actress Amy Madigan walked the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, knowing she was once again nominated for an Oscar after 40 years since her first nomination and won the award.
Danish Oscar triumph is not due to the award alone
The first Danish film has won an Oscar, marking a significant achievement for the country's film industry.
Moral Lynching Harms the Conductor. Who Are the Winners and Losers of the Film Awards
The article discusses the impact of moral criticism on a conductor amid film award results.
Paul Thomas Anderson and the Exclusive Club of Legends Without an Oscar
Paul Thomas Anderson has finally won an Oscar, leaving behind the group of legendary directors without an Academy Award.
This is the reason why Sean Penn did not collect his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
Sean Penn did not attend the Oscars to collect his Best Supporting Actor award because he was in Ukraine supporting its efforts amid the ongoing war.
Here are the five most important moments from this year's Oscar party
The article highlights the significant moments from the recent Oscar ceremony, focusing on both winners and noteworthy statements made during the event.
Valentina Merli, the Bolognese who won the Oscar: "I regret that Italy is absent"
Valentina Merli expresses her disappointment over Italy's absence at the Oscars, despite being the only Italian to win an award this year.
Oscars 2026. 'One Battle After Another' is the Best Film
The film 'One Battle After Another' won the Best Film award at the Oscars 2026, taking home a total of six awards.
Car fire blocks the Øresund Bridge heading to Denmark
The documentary film 'All the Empty Rooms' wins an Oscar for Best Short Documentary Film at last night's award ceremony, highlighting school shootings in the USA and featuring Danish co-producer Sigrid Dyekjær.
Winners of the Academy Awards: 'One Battle After Another' awarded Best Film at the Oscars
Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another' won the Best Film award at the Oscars, amidst politically charged competition with Ryan Coogler's 'Blood&Sinners'.
Oscar 2026: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the first woman to win an Oscar for Cinematography in the history of the award
Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win an Oscar for Cinematography, highlighting the importance of representation in the film industry.
Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley crowned Best Actress for Hamnet
Irish actress Jessie Buckley has won the Best Actress award at the 2026 Oscars for her role in the film 'Hamnet'.
‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars
The film ‘One Battle After Another’ by Paul Thomas Anderson won the Best Picture award at the 2026 Oscars along with several other accolades.
Oscar does not award Wagner Moura or 'The Secret Agent', which had four nominations
This year's Oscars saw Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' fail to win in any of its four nominated categories, including best film and best international film.
'One Battle After Another' wins Best Film at the Oscars
Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another' won the Best Film award at the Oscars, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as a freedom fighter.
'One Battle After Another' wins Oscar for best picture
The film 'One Battle After Another' has won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the Oscars.
Best Female Lead Award to Jessie Buckley
Irish actress Jessie Buckley wins the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in 'Hamnet', while Renate Reinsve was nominated for 'Affeksjonsverdi'.
"Sinners" won best for best photo
"Sinners" received the award for Best Photo at the Oscars, marking its third win.
Brazilian Adolpho Veloso misses out on Best Cinematography Oscar, which goes to 'The Sinners'
Adolpho Veloso lost the Oscar for Best Cinematography for his work in 'Sonhos de Trem', with the award going to 'The Sinners' this year.
Brazilians Protest on Oscar Profile Claiming Casting Award Was 'Stolen'
Hundreds of Brazilians protested on social media over the Oscar for Best Casting, claiming it was unfairly awarded to the film 'A Battle After Another' instead of the Brazilian film 'O Agente Secreto'.
Oscars awarded in Hollywood. The title of Best Film goes to 'Crisis After Crisis'
The Oscars ceremony concluded in Los Angeles with Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'Crisis After Crisis' winning the award for Best Film.
Oscars 2026: Priyanka shines on the red carpet, KPop Demon Hunters win an award
The 98th Academy Awards featured comedian Conan O'Brien as host, with notable moments including Priyanka Chopra on the red carpet and significant nominations for the film 'Sinners'.
Best Short Film Oscar has a tie and two films win
The Best Short Film category at the Oscars saw a tie this year, with both 'The Singers' and 'Two People Exchanging Saliva' winning the award.
'One Battle After Another' Wins the Oscar for Casting Direction, a New Award Category
'One Battle After Another' has won the Oscar for Best Casting Direction, the inaugural award category celebrating casting professionals.
K-Demon Hunters Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature... Maggie Kang Says 'This is Dedicated to All Koreans Worldwide'
The animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards, celebrated by director Maggie Kang who dedicated the award to Koreans globally.
Oscars 2026 winners list updates as Amy Madigan wins first award aged 75
Amy Madigan won her first Oscar at the age of 75 for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Academy Awards while the animated film KPop Demon Hunters took home the award for Best Animated Film.
Photos: the 98th Oscar winners have been revealed, the Best Film award went to "One Battle After Another"
The 98th Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles, where "One Battle After Another" won the Best Film award, among other recognitions.