venice film festival and this year's prize goes to a joke up a movie directed by the american todd phillips the film's adopt origin story of the batman villain starring walking phoenix in the title role it's the 1st golden lion for directed todd phillips and might put him in his late actor on the path to oscar glory. they're watching the news coming up next world stories the weekend reports you can find all the latest news around the clock on our web site that's day w dot com i'll be back at the top of the hour with more international news thanks for watching. miter richardson. in the precious resources. under room warning investment. forum what mr carter ethiopia's gringo in. this country has an abundance of. leases to international trade. government to hire extra years corporations. but not every.

venice film festival this year's prize has been an announced and it's joker from american director todd phillips the film is a dark were agents story. of the batman villain starring $100.00 phoenix in the title role it's the 1st golden lion for philips as a director. to talk more about that his film festival i'm joined in the studio by melissa holroyd from culture hello to you melissa so joker gets the top prize do you think it deserves it. certainly looked like it deserved it during the screenings that got very long standing ovations cheering almost all of that screenings down there a large part of that was due to joaquin phoenix's outstanding performance as flick a mentally ill stand up comic who's taking care of his ailing mother and who ends up going down a very very dark path finnick said he lost $52.00 pounds and started to go mad while preparing for the role that occasion. he's always doing that work in phoenix is always diving into roles the film has a lot to say about mental illness and access to guns the act the inspiration for it is said to come from martin scorsese's taxi driver and

says sounds like a very psychological very dark kind of film and let's talk about the director todd phillips now how important is this win for him so a very important win for him yeah he's best known for writing and directing the hand the hangover films and also for war dogs. these awards are very very important this is the gateway to the oscars the winners of the last few years have done very very well after winning venice alfonzo coorong picked up 3 also because shortly after. venice well there was a bit of controversy at this year's festival there was a film by director roman polanski in the running an officer in a spinal plaskett of course has admitted to committing statutory rape in the 1970 s. he was not welcome as far as many people were concerned but how did it all play out for him and his film in the end it certainly also gave him a lot of publicity didn't it i mean you know people are really talking about this a lot. but of course people are going to criticize that you know in the in today in this time of me to where we have only 2 female directors in the running and you know and a

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director todd phillips best known for the hangover trilogy. him to venice with his star joaquin phoenix. both were in high spirits confident that with joker they have an ace up their sleeves. searching for a dent in the i think it becomes mistakenly symbol and really what he was looking for is adulation he was never looking for the world to burn this joker. arthur flick has a condition he bursts into cackles of laughter usually at inappropriate moments he's heavily medicated i want to be stand up comedian he can't keep it together onstage it always bombs he's a loser. it didn't refer to any customer relations of the character. it was just something that felt like it was our creation some ways and the thing that's what was really important for me to it. it's an inspired reinvention of the villain purpose even heath ledger's character pales in comparison to joaquin phoenix's joker. he lost 24 kilos to play the part of this underdog turned angel of vengeance. in a just. cause of the washington where. everyone laughed at me for no one well you kno

joker...by todd phillips.on. the origin story of batman's arch enemy now lauded by one of europe's top film festivals. in his acceptance speech, he was full of praise for his leading man, joaquin phoenix. joaquin is the fiercest and bravest and most open—minded lion that i know and you are a beautiful soul and thank you for trusting me with your insane talents. applause speaks french the grand jury prize went to an officer and a spy, telling the story of the dreyfus affair. its director, roman polanski, still wanted in the us for the drugging and raping of a 13—year—old girl, was not present for the ceremony. the acting prizes went to france's arianne ascaride and italy's luca marinelli, both paying tribute to those risking their lives in the mediterranean. speaks italian "i would like to dedicate this award to all the splendid people "who are at sea to rescue other human beings who are fleeing "from unimaginable situations. "thank you. "long live humanity and long live love." and long live thejoker. a great n

the venice film festival and this year's prize goes to joker a movie directed by the american todd phillips the film is a dark origin story of the batman villain starring hawking phoenix in the title role it's the 1st golden lion for phillips and might put him on the path to oscar glory the last 2 bendis winners went on to list the best picture academy award. before we go here's a quick reminder of the top story we're following for you at this hour u.s. president donald trump has canceled secret peace talks with ghana stands taliban leaders at camp david the move came after the insurgent group claimed responsibility for an attack in kabul that killed 12 people including an american soldier on thursday. you're watching d.w. news up next is reporter this time with a look at the use of body cameras fi the german police remember you can find all the latest headlines around the clock on our web site that's d.w. dot com on the gulf really for me and everybody here in berlin thanks for watching . climate change. sustainability. environmental projects. globalization face biodiversity species conser

golden lion at the venice film festival goes it to the movie joka a movie directed by american todd phillips the film is a dark origin story of the batman villain starring joaquin phoenix in the title role as the 1st golden mind for phillips and might put him on the path to also good nor the loss to venice when it is very much in the shape of water went on to make the best picture academy award. it watching the news more coming up at the top of the hour i'm going to humphrey and valentine says that if you company and see you again see. i. sleep. carefully and don't simply choose to do again.

the audience's favorites turned out to be the big winner of this year's fanny's film festival todd phillips is juka took the golden lion staring kwaku phoenix the film this address to take on the origins of batman comic book than the joker. this is the last time we'll be meeting. in the studio here. it is just this one question server. has to try out. do you have really going to. get it. i really would seriously. do the. guardian new to. carry our critics are celebrating joker as a daring reboot of the d.c. comics antihero and pricing whacking phoenix's performance. this bus was always been known for bold decisions i think they did that this year with a lot of the movies and we're just happy that we're one of them because we took a really bold swing with. roman polanski's military drama and officer in a spy won the civil law and grunge jerry price his wife accepted the award on his behalf polanski didn't attend the event in person because he fears extradition to the u.s. for $978.00 statutory rape conviction festival organizers faced criticism for including to direct his work in the program

the venice film festival this year's prize goes to the joker a movie directed by the american todd phillips the film is of dark origin story of the batman villain starring hawking phoenix in the title role as the 1st golden line for phillips as a director. here's a quick look at the top story we're following for you at this hour a long awaited exchange of prisoners between russia and ukraine has taken place the swap could be a significant step towards easing relations between the countries and race chances of resolving the conflict in eastern ukraine. are watching d.w. news up next as reporter at this time with a look at the use of body cameras by the german police from member he can find all the latest headlines around the clock on our web site that's dot com on the gulf for me and everybody here in the newsroom in berlin thanks for tuning in. i'm not nothing out of the well because sometimes i am but mostly i'm laughing with you but you haven't thinks deep into the german culture. you to rethink this drama do you go to fold out there you know i'm rachel join me for me to get everybody to

from the venice film festival this year's prize goes to joker a movie directed by the american todd phillips the film has a dark origin story of the batman villain starring hawking phoenix in the title role it's the 1st golden line for phillips and might put him on the path to oscar glory the last 2 bendis winners roma and the shape of water went on to lift the best picture academy award. and watching the w. news up next is reporter make sure to stay tuned for that remember you can find all the latest headlines around the clock on our web site that's d.w. dot com until fairly for me and everybody here in the newsroom in berlin thanks for watching. the i. do trust the framus neutralised and excuse. me bring to comics on the phone books 250. 4 in the for you tube discovery. expedition boy's dream job.

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of the audiences favorites turned out to be the big winner of this year's venice film festival todd phillips is juka took the golden lion staring collage in phoenix the film's a dramatic take on the origins of batman comic book villain the joker. this is the last time we'll be meeting. you don't assume the here. is just this one question the server. has to try out. or you have really not going to fall off. of i'm good at. oddball my whole life our audience now is likely to be the it's just. like the odd am. starting a new. era the art critics are celebrating joker as a daring reboot of the d.c. comics and hero and praising hawking phoenix's performance. as well as always been known for bold decisions i think they did that this year with a lot of the movies and we're just happy that we're one of them because we took a really bold swing with the film. roman polanski's military drama and officer in a spy won the silver lion grand jury price his wife accepted the award on his behalf polanski didn't attend the event in person because he feared extradition to the u.s. for 978 statutory rape convic

the director todd phillips asking people to watch the film first. >> it makes statements about lack of love, lack of compassion in the world, and i think people can handle that message. >> reporter: "joker" hits theaters next week. >>> and when it comes to star power it doesn't get bigger than this the super bowl halftime show announcing jennifer lopez and shakira will perform in miami during super bowl liv february 2nd. we are back with more on this busy news day after this >>> finally tonight, we're ones again witnessing history there has been a lot to absorb over the last 48 hours a formal impeachment inquiry, the release of notes on that conversation between presidentr again witnessing history if history is any guide, this will only get uglier and louder and, yes, further lead to this country's political divide which makes our collective challnd no truth. that's what we endeavor to do here every night and will continue to do as the story unfolds. that's "nbc nightly news." i'm lester holt. for all of us at nbc news, good night. for company ♪ ♪ i noticed that you got it ♪ you notice

joker starring joaquin phoenix is directed by todd phillips.shows the results when a lonely man with mental health problems is given a gun. one small thing... yeah? when you bring me out, can you introduce me asjoker? phoenix's performance was one of the most talked about performances of the festival. it scooped a traditionally arthouse prize, venice's golden lion. it's all so exciting the way the movie's been impressed by the venice film festival. this festival has always been known for bold decisions, i think they did that this year with a lot of these movies, we really took a bold swing with the film. the venice film festival has become the place to launch an oscar winner. from gravity to birdman to the shape of water. they all had their first screenings here. creating a buzz at venice can often launch it straight into awards contention. whilejoker continued its progress towards toronto, another film also appearing at both festivals picked up venice's golden lion for best screenplay. no.7 cherry lane is a two—hour hand drawn animation, penci

failure to find a sexual or romantic partner with some even promoting violence as a form of revenge todd phillips the director of the joker and movie has rebuffed claims that this film may provoke violence saying critics simply don't know what they're talking about. it's a little troubling when people write think pieces without having seen it and even in their think piece is right i don't need to see it to know what it is to me that's you know i find it astounding to be quite frank how easily the far left can sound like the far right when it suits their agenda i think the reason for that is is somewhat hypocritical the concern over the joker movie is warranted because according to the f.b.i. they have been picking up chatter on some dark web websites that indicate that there is talk about a possible incident that could occur somewhere at a movie theater that's been undisclosed the united states especially right now we're in such a fractured society in terms of the view of you know racial politics and how everyone views each other there is a huge concern about this idea of white males being a thre

atmosphere, the film's message could trigger survivors of the aurora theater shooting director todd phillipsasking people, watch the movie first. >> the movie makes statements about lack of love, childhood drama, lack of compassion in the world. and i think people canhandle that message >> reporter: joker hits theaters next week. steve patterson, nbc news. >> still ahead, the pop icons takingr age at the sho ae will's rlnew netflix show gets serious star power next on "early today." just between us, cleaning with a mop and bucket is such a hassle. well i switched to swiffer wet jet and it's awesome. it's an all-in-one that absorbs dirt and grime deep inside. and it helps prevent streaks and haze. stop cleaning. start swiffering and it's a disc. the future of laundry is here - the persil proclean disc. one disc cleans more tough stains better than any of these detergents. and it delivers our next generation of deep clean. welcome to the future. it's the one inspired by dentists oral-b's gent oral-b. brush like a pro. imagine. megared omega-3 power for your whole body. now with an antioxidant

its painful legacy is still very present the sasha butler al-jazeera then boasts the netherlands todd phillips dark drama joker starring oscar nominee who has taken home the golden lion award at the venice film festival plays batman's them assess and follows his transformation from a vulnerable loner into a confident villain roman polanski's military drama an officer and a spy took the runner up silverline grand jury prize. still ahead on the in the officer news hour the sports news in a week after a horrid death the driver of this formula tree car is lucky to walk away from his dramatic cross. for the congolese the journey to work that's all aboard means unimaginable hardship i prefer to live go to just enjoy my get the captain to chance a good life and live on a dangerous journey through the jungle left alone to the real stuff which i merely done. our children go to school and live because of the trade risking it all the democratic republic of congo on al-jazeera. odd. 3 months of protests on an unprecedented scale have virtually paralyzed hong kong what began as opposition to an extradition

director todd phillips looked a little surprised to be winning the golden lion for the origin story ofis acceptance speech, he was full of praise for his leading man, joaquin phoenix. joaquin is the fiercest, bravest and most open—minded lion that i know and you are a beautiful soul, and thank you for trusting me with your insane talents. the grand jury prize went to an officer and a spy, telling the story of the dreyfus affair. its director, roman polanski, still wanted in the us for the drugging and rape of a 13—year—old girl, was not present for the ceremony. the acting prizes went to france's ariane ascaride and italy's luca marinelli. both paid tribute to those risking their lives in the mediterranean. translation: i would like to dedicate this award to all the splendid people who are at sea to rescue other human beings who are fleeing from unimaginable situations. thank you. long live humanity and long live love. and long live thejoker. a great night for comic books and the films they inspire. once dismissed, now honoured. alydia noble, bbc news. thanks for watching bbc world new

jim ellenbogen al jazeera behold providence central philippines todd phillips is dark drama joker starring hawking phoenix has taken home the golden lion award at the venice film festival she explains batman's nemesis story follows his transformation from vulnerable loner to the confident villain roman polanski's military drama an officer and a spy took the runner ups overlying grand jury prize so head on the news hour will be with us with the sports update and you'll find out why this 85 year old has decided to call stumps after playing the game he loves for 60 years. i cannot unlock my phone with my face you can access your bank account with your voice unique algorithmic measurements of us that are revolutionizing the process of identification the biometrics are far from perfect convenience and seeming infallibility comes at a cop's most crucially our privacy and the 4th of a 5 part series on the radio addresses the appropriation obama's personal characteristics all hail the algorithm all on a jersey girl. when the news breaks. when people need to be heard and the story needs to be told

todd phillips dark drama joker starring the oscar nominee in phoenix has taken home the golden lion award at the venice film festival . phoenix plays the enemy of the superhero batman following his transformation from a vulnerable loner into a super villain roman polanski's military drama an officer and a spy to runner up silver lion prize. now reminder of the top stories on al-jazeera world leaders are united in their praise for ukraine and russia after the 2 countries successfully carried out a prisoner exchange 70 people were swapped in a deal being hailed as the 1st step towards ending 5 years of conflict 2 planes carrying $35.00 prisoners from each side landed similar pain you sleep in the 2 capital cities we have to do all the steps we need these horrible war the end of the week. by being easy because. emergency aid is being rushed to the bahamas amid fears that the number of deaths as a result of hurricane dorian could rise significantly the government and rescue teams believe that hundreds of perhaps thousands are still missing even though only 43 people are confirmed dead rescuer

the director, todd phillips looked surprised.s top film festivals. he was full of praise for his leading man. he is the fiercest, bravest and most open—minded lineman i know you area most open—minded lineman i know you are a beautiful soul and thank you for trusting me with your insane talents. the grand jury prize went to an officer and the spy telling the story of the dreyfus affair. roman polanski, still wanted in the us for the drugging and raping of a 13—year—old girl, was not present for the ceremony. the acting prizes went to france and italy. both are paying tribute to those risking their lives in the mediterranean. translation: i would like to dedicate this award to all the splendid people who are at sea to rescue other human beings who are fleeing from situations. thank you. long live humanity and long live love. long live at the joker a great night for comic books and the films they inspire. once dismissed, now honoured. a day before local elections, moscow has been marking its annual ‘city day‘ with celebrations, incl

possibility of crazed extremists carrying out mass shootings at upcoming screenings of joker, director todd phillips controversy saying that out i oe is a commodity. and joaquin phoenix has faith in his viewers. kennedy: if. >> if you let angry woke people who have concerns. the threat should be taken seriously. but idea that creating a film is an endorsement is ridiculous and could shut down hollywood as we know it. kennedy: and free speech. >> absolutely. >> we do have to be sensitive, the republican argument a few weeks ago with discussing -- video games somehow transfer -- >> always wrong. kennedy: some republicans. >> but those of us free speech advocates. >> from the president. >> he was wrong. >> many senate republican leadership trying to justify. so, i think we have to just be consistent. but i think there -- we're on a slippery slope. >> i don't disagree. kennedy: you have to realize your artistic vision in u.s. of america i am sorry. >> i just think we have to be sensitive think holistic. that -- >> thinking holistically is what puts you on path to curtailing free speech. >> landmark thea