Scorcese lands first Oscar
Published: 26 February, 2007, 13:47
After 27 years, director Martin Scorsese is going home with an Oscar at the 79th Academy Awards Ceremony in Hollywood. Martin Scorcese's “The Departed” won four awards, including best picture and best director.
Helen Mirren took best actress for her role in “The Queen” and Forest Whitaker best actor for his portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in “The Last Kind of Scotland.” “Dreamgirls” star Jennifer Hudson was best supporting actress, and Alan Arkin best supporting actor for “Little Miss Sunshine”. The Russian film industry was not present at the ceremony.
26.02.2007, 07:08
Famous cellist awarded Order of Service to FatherlandWorld-renowned conductor and cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich, has been awarded the Order of Service to Fatherland in Moscow for “outstanding contribution to the development of world music and many years of creative activity.” |
26.02.2007, 15:47
Photo exhibition opens in Moscow as part of Second Moscow BiennaleA photo exhibition entitled “The caramel in the botanical garden” has opened in Moscow as part of the Second Moscow Biennale. It showcases works by the Russian artist, Vadim Zakharov, which he made whilst on holiday in Crimea. |
