
Willem Dafoe performs at Venice Theatre Biennale
Willem Dafoe is thrilling audiences at the Venice theatre biennale with adventurous shows, including a Noh Othello and a requiem for a family killed in the Rwandan genocide.
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Willem Dafoe is thrilling audiences at the Venice theatre biennale with adventurous shows, including a Noh Othello and a requiem for a family killed in the Rwandan genocide.

Michael Douglas and Willem Dafoe are set to reunite with director Oliver Stone for a new drama titled 'White Lies,' also featuring Ellen Barkin and Homer Gere. This marks their first collaboration in over three decades.

Willem Dafoe features in the successful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's posthumously published novella "Später Ruhm." The film depicts a forgotten poet being rediscovered by a young literary circle.

Actor Willem Dafoe, currently in Athens for a film premiere, spoke about personal topics including his vegetarian lifestyle and maintaining an animal farm in Rome, stating 'We don't eat our friends'.

Acclaimed actor Willem Dafoe was seen taking a relaxed stroll in Athens ahead of the premiere of his film 'The Birthday Party.' He is in the city to attend the movie's opening night at Aegli Zappeion.
Actor Willem Dafoe visited the Picasso Museum and received a copy of 'Abecedario Picasso poeta' during his visit.
American actor Willem Dafoe, presenting his film 'El anfitrión' at the BCN Film Fest, stated that his career would have been 'very different' if he had been motivated by money.

On World Theatre Day, Willem Dafoe's message emphasized theatre's crucial social and political importance, while the Sindh Culture Minister also called for the revival of stage arts, highlighting their role in shaping society.

Adam Sandler is confirmed to star in 'Time Out,' a Netflix remake of the French psychological drama 'L’Emploi Du Temps,' with Christian Bale reportedly circling the project and Scott Cooper directing. Willem Dafoe, Gaby Hoffmann, F. Murray Abraham, Steve Zahn, and Adam Horovitz have also joined the cast, and Greek media also reports on Sandler's casting.

Ditched washing machines, a woman’s bare leg, the back of Willem Dafoe’s head … the Oscar-nominated director talks us through his new photography show in Athens – made with his darkroom assistant…

Loris Gréaud's unique new film, featuring Willem Dafoe and part of the Dark Mofo festival, is designed to be viewed by only one person at a time, leaving viewers disoriented and questioning everything.

Netflix has confirmed a sequel to its hit action film 'War Machine' after its significant streaming success, with Alan Ritchson set to return. The platform also announced new true crime and classic crime thriller remakes, alongside other film and series releases.

Willem Dafoe will perform a free reading of Henrik Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People' in Athens, presented by the SNF Nostos of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

Brazil’s Fernanda Torres, Oscar-nominated for her stirring performance in Walter Salles’ 2025 international feature Academy Award winner “I’m Still Here,” is joining four-time Oscar nominee Willem…

The SNF Nostos festival returns to celebrate 30 years of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation's philanthropic work, featuring a "Focus on People" theme and appearances by Willem Dafoe, Nia Vardalos, and Monty Python.

Actor David Harbour has been cast as Major Trautman in the upcoming 'John Rambo' film. He will portray a commanding officer and mentor to Noah Centineo's character.
The BCN Film Fest in Barcelona is celebrating its tenth anniversary, featuring a program of 90 films and welcoming Hollywood stars like Willem Dafoe.

The Dark Mofo 2026 festival in Tasmania will include a unique cinematic experience, showcasing a Willem Dafoe film that can only be viewed by one person at a time, alongside its regular events and diverse program.
As artistic director of La Biennale di Venezia's theater program, Willem Dafoe shared his vision, emphasizing his appreciation for the 'amateur spirit' and championing unfamiliar, unpolished, and unexpected works.

“The Souffleur,” starring Willem Dafoe as an American hotel manager in Vienna, has sold to Kino Lorber for North American distribution.

Award-winning director Oliver Stone is returning to the big screen with a new project titled 'White Lies,' featuring an impressive cast including Michael Douglas and Willem Dafoe, which he describes as an ambitious narrative film.
Willem Dafoe portrays an aging New York poet in "Late Fame," an Arthur Schnitzler film adaptation where his character is rediscovered by a young hipster group.

Willem Dafoe is officially set to perform Henrik Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People' at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) for a single evening, as part of the SNF Nostos festival.

American actor Willem Dafoe arrived in Athens for the official premiere of his new film, stating he always enjoys being in Greece and finds Athens to have great energy.

Quiver Distribution has acquired North American rights to 'The Birthday Party,' a drama starring Willem Dafoe and adapted from Panos Karnezis’s novel.

American actor Willem Dafoe, presenting "The Birthday Party" at the BCN Film Fest, shared insights into his life on an alpaca farm near Rome and his approach to acting.
The BCN Film Fest, also known as the Barcelona-Sant Jordi International Film Festival, will feature new works from acclaimed directors and actors such as Fatih Akin, Willem Dafoe, and Haifaa Al-Mansour.

Renowned actor Willem Dafoe has written the message for the upcoming World Theatre Day 2026, celebrated annually on March 27, as theatre communities worldwide mark the occasion.

The Executive Council of the International Theatre Institute has chosen the distinguished and internationally recognized American actor Willem Dafoe this year to write the Message for...

Την αστυνομική κωμωδία «The Phoenician Scheme» («Το Φοινικικό Σχέδιο», 2025, διάρκειας 111’) με τους Benicio Del Toro, Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend και σκηνοθεσία του Wes Anderson θα απολαύσουν οι…