Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Michael Fassbender was celebrating yesterday after winning the Coppa Volpi best actor award at this year's Venice Film Festival for his role in Shame, directed by the Turner Prize-winning artist, Steve McQueen.
Fassbender, who was born in Germany and grew up in the Republic of Ireland, said: "It's really nice when you've taken a chance on a film and you hope the subject is relevant." The 34-year-old actor added: "Steve McQueen is my hero."
The Russian director Alexander Sokurov's take on the German legend of Faust won the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival, leaving Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy, the British film that had been tipped to win but left Venice without an award.
Jury chair and US director Darren Aronofsky said Faust, which is loosely based on the myth of a man who sells his soul to devil, said: "There are some awards that make you cry, there are some films that make you laugh, there are some films that change you forever after you see them, and thisis one of them."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments