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Like her mother and daughter, director Svitlana Lishchynska grew up in Mariupol, a city in eastern Ukraine that has had cultural links with Russia for centuries. Three generations of women are confronted with the upheaval of war in a film about shifting
Like her mother and daughter, director Svitlana Lishchynska grew up in Mariupol, a city in eastern Ukraine that has had cultural links with Russia for centuries. Three generations of women are confronted with the upheaval of war in a film about shifting
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This documentary looks at the history of stand up and why the punchline professionals are so popular. Episode 2: For a long time, women were not considered funny and were rarely seen on the stand up circuit. But things are changing: More women are takin
This documentary looks at the history of stand up and why the punchline professionals are so popular. Episode 2: For a long time, women were not considered funny and were rarely seen on the stand up circuit. But things are changing: More women are takin
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This documentary looks at the history of stand up and why the punchline professionals are so popular. Episode 3: Stand up has become a way for minorities to fight back against dominant discourses. But when comiedians get political, do they lose their sen
This documentary looks at the history of stand up and why the punchline professionals are so popular. Episode 3: Stand up has become a way for minorities to fight back against dominant discourses. But when comiedians get political, do they lose their sen
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Artificial Intelligence is in the news every day. We hear how it is misleading us with deep fakes, will replace us in the workplace, or even wipe out the human race. For British artist and researcher James Bridle, while the advances and risks are usually
Artificial Intelligence is in the news every day. We hear how it is misleading us with deep fakes, will replace us in the workplace, or even wipe out the human race. For British artist and researcher James Bridle, while the advances and risks are usually
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Michael Haneke retraces his career and talks about the first films he made for television, but also how they differ from his later films intended for a cinema audience.
Michael Haneke retraces his career and talks about the first films he made for television, but also how they differ from his later films intended for a cinema audience.
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Louis Garrel, actor and filmmaker, discusses "The Innocent", where he merges his love for introspective drama and playful humor. From starring in his father Philippe Garrel’s art films to embodying the King of France in "The Three Musketeers", Garrel has
Louis Garrel, actor and filmmaker, discusses "The Innocent", where he merges his love for introspective drama and playful humor. From starring in his father Philippe Garrel’s art films to embodying the King of France in "The Three Musketeers", Garrel has
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The term "Latin America" is a political idea that developed in the 19th century. From Mexico to Argentina, the twenty countries that make up Latin America are extremely diverse. How did they make the transition from the European colonial period, through
The term "Latin America" is a political idea that developed in the 19th century. From Mexico to Argentina, the twenty countries that make up Latin America are extremely diverse. How did they make the transition from the European colonial period, through
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A year after Javier Milei was elected president, Argentina is facing an existential crisis. The populist president is shaking the foundations of the country by revisiting the national narrative of the military dictatorship that terrorised Argentina from
A year after Javier Milei was elected president, Argentina is facing an existential crisis. The populist president is shaking the foundations of the country by revisiting the national narrative of the military dictatorship that terrorised Argentina from
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Early cinema perfected the art of special effects with Spanish filmmaker Segundo de Chomón an early pioneer.
Early cinema perfected the art of special effects with Spanish filmmaker Segundo de Chomón an early pioneer.
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The Roma people originally came to Europe from Northwest India and in 15th century Spain the authorities tried to supress their culture. Today their heritage is influencing fashion designers such as Juana Martin.
The Roma people originally came to Europe from Northwest India and in 15th century Spain the authorities tried to supress their culture. Today their heritage is influencing fashion designers such as Juana Martin.
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How do we live in a world in crisis? In contrast to the showy architecture of the 90s, projects designed at a human level are emerging, particularly in Spain. Santiago Cirugeda is the embodiment of this new vision, treating architecture as a tool to impr
How do we live in a world in crisis? In contrast to the showy architecture of the 90s, projects designed at a human level are emerging, particularly in Spain. Santiago Cirugeda is the embodiment of this new vision, treating architecture as a tool to impr
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It was during the Communist era that Polish fantasy emerged, reflecting a desire to escape to a better world and to criticise political power by circumventing censorship. Inspired by the legends and myths of Slavic culture, these characters are now the i
It was during the Communist era that Polish fantasy emerged, reflecting a desire to escape to a better world and to criticise political power by circumventing censorship. Inspired by the legends and myths of Slavic culture, these characters are now the i
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Poland cannot get enough of Kitsch, it seems. The deeply naff Disco Polo music genre is dripping in kitsch and has conquered the charts. Are the poles making kitsch a noble art form?
Poland cannot get enough of Kitsch, it seems. The deeply naff Disco Polo music genre is dripping in kitsch and has conquered the charts. Are the poles making kitsch a noble art form?
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To brighten up post-war Warsaw and to compete with the glamourous cities of the West such as Paris, London or New York, the Polish capital commissioned innovative neon lighting across the city. From communist drabness, Warsaw became the neon capital of t
To brighten up post-war Warsaw and to compete with the glamourous cities of the West such as Paris, London or New York, the Polish capital commissioned innovative neon lighting across the city. From communist drabness, Warsaw became the neon capital of t
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Poland’s is famed for its coal with rich seams of the black gold found beneath its soil. But as Europe moves away from the polluting fossil fuel, many of the mines have been converted into art centres.
Poland’s is famed for its coal with rich seams of the black gold found beneath its soil. But as Europe moves away from the polluting fossil fuel, many of the mines have been converted into art centres.
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A trip to Naples to discover the centuries’ old Feminielli; a unique queer identity. Those identifying as Feminielli have embodied a third gender role in Neapolitan society for centuries.
A trip to Naples to discover the centuries’ old Feminielli; a unique queer identity. Those identifying as Feminielli have embodied a third gender role in Neapolitan society for centuries.
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Concrete giants, unfinished buildings that mar the landscape can be found across Italy. But why are they there? And could they be used for?
Concrete giants, unfinished buildings that mar the landscape can be found across Italy. But why are they there? And could they be used for?
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On 5 August 2024, Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh for more than 15 years, fled the country in a helicopter as mass protests led by young people and students, shook the country.
On 5 August 2024, Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh for more than 15 years, fled the country in a helicopter as mass protests led by young people and students, shook the country.
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The Way of St James, the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain, is becoming ever more popular with the religious and non-religious alike. But some are not happy with the sheer numbers of people walking the camino, with numbers inc
The Way of St James, the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain, is becoming ever more popular with the religious and non-religious alike. But some are not happy with the sheer numbers of people walking the camino, with numbers inc
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Mapping the World explores how armed groups supported by Iran - Hezbollah, Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias - have become key players in the Middle East and to what extent their involvement is contributing to making the region unstable.
Mapping the World explores how armed groups supported by Iran - Hezbollah, Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias - have become key players in the Middle East and to what extent their involvement is contributing to making the region unstable.
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