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'Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk': Haunting tribute to Gaza journalist who refused a quiet death
Culture • 8:03 PM
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Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona refused to be a mere statistic in Israel’s methodical destruction of Gaza. Her endeavour to document her people’s ordeal is the subject of “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”, a timely and heart-wrenching docum
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Remembering Claudia Cardinale: Europe's timeless cinema icon
Culture • 1:16 PM
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From a Tunisian beauty contest to starring in Fellini's masterpieces, Claudia Cardinale's dazzling career shaped European cinema's golden age. Join us on arts24 as film critic Emma Jones and Eve Jackson celebrate the legacy of Italy's unforgettable sweet
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Italian screen queen Claudia Cardinale dies aged 87
Culture • 6:40 AM
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Claudia Cardinale, the 1960s cinema icon, died on Tuesday aged 87 at Nemours near Paris. Born in Tunis, Cardinale worked with some of Italy's greatest filmmakers, including Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini, and starred opposite most of the leading m
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Tuesday, september 23, 2025
Italian screen queen Claudia Cardinale dies aged 87
Culture • 8:39 PM
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Claudia Cardinale, the 1960s cinema icon, died on Tuesday aged 87 at Nemours near Paris. Born in Tunis, Cardinale worked with some of Italy's greatest filmmakers, including Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini, and starred opposite most of the leading m
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The magic of midnight travel: Monisha Rajesh on the rise of the night train
Culture • 12:28 AM
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In this episode of arts24, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train, award-winning travel writer Monisha Rajesh joins Eve Jackson to share her immersive, rail-bound adventures across continents. Her latest book, "Moonlight Expre
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'Media giants having to weigh editorial independence versus commercial ambitions'
Culture • 4:35 PM
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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension is not just a late-night controversy. It opens up a larger question about the future of free speech in the United States — and about how far political power can reach into the media landscape. Our guest today is Julien Labarre,
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America's Founding Fathers built a federal system, rejecting monarchy and 'absolutism'
Culture • 2:34 PM
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Our guest today is Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary, University of London. A specialist in free speech and constitutional theory, Professor Heinze brings a global perspective to the crisis unfolding in American public life. From
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European Heritage Days: A bird's-eye view from Notre-Dame's towers
Culture • 1:57 PM
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The Cathedral’s bell towers were the last part of the site to reopen to the public following extensive renovations after the 2019 fire that devastated large parts of the building. French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the bell towers ahead of the
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'Weaponisation of the First Amendment: Trump administration using legal tools to stifle free speech'
Culture • 12:19 AM
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In a media landscape already weathering fierce storms of disinformation, polarization, and political theater, today’s conversation asks us to step back and ask something deeper: What happens when the very concept of free speech is turned against itself?
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Thursday, september 18, 2025
'Stunned but not shocked': Terry Moran on US media caving to weaponised FCC & 'petty autocrat' Trump
Culture • 5:46 PM
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Tonight’s special guest for Top Story is Terry Moran, former veteran correspondent and anchor for ABC News. Following nearly three decades of service at the Disney company, he was abruptly let go after sharing a scathing critique on social media of the h
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'YES': Nadav Lapid's fearless new satire explores Israel in crisis
Culture • 2:12 PM
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Israeli director Nadav Lapid joins Arts24 to discuss “Yes”, his most daring film yet, released this week in France after a powerful premiere at Cannes. Shot in Israel during the war in Gaza and completed under rocket fire, the film follows a musician tas
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Celebrating Robert Redford: Stephen Galloway reflects on life, legacy of the golden boy of Hollywood
Culture • 3:19 AM
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As we celebrate the life of cinema legend Robert Redford, Yinka Oyetade is pleased to welcome Stephen Galloway, former Executive Editor of The Hollywood Reporter and current Dean at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Mr. Galloway
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French films tackle AI, nuclear science and the 'it' couple of 1960s cinema
Culture • 12:38 AM
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French pop star Mylène Farmer makes a rare appearance as the voice of an AI-powered virtual assistant in "Dalloway", which deals with some of the darker sides of creativity in Yann Gozlan's latest film. Manon Kerjean, the founder of Lost in Translation,
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Wednesday, september 17, 2025
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'He stayed faithful to the idea of making original films'
Culture • 8:04 PM
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'He stayed faithful to the idea of making original and educational films' - Speaking on FRANCE 24, Robert Redford's biographer Michael Callan Feeney remembers Hollywood legend Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday at age 89.
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Cinema legend Robert Redford dies at 89
Culture • 6:47 PM
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'He made it look so easy' - speaking on FRANCE 24, Steven Galloway, Dean of Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, chronicles the artistry, the activism and the legacy of Hollywood legend Robert Redford.
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Elif Shafak: Fiction as a bridge across divides in a fractured world
Culture • 2:17 PM
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In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson sits down with one of the most celebrated British-Turkish novelists of our time, Elif Shafak. With over 20 books translated into more than 50 languages, Shafak believes fiction remains one of the last truly democrat
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Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies aged 89
Culture • 2:05 PM
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Hollywood is mourning one of its greatest actors and directors. Robert Redford has died at the age of 89, leaving behind a monumental cinematic legacy. A big screen icon, he played unforgettable roles, from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" to "Out of
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Robert Redford, Oscar-winning icon of Hollywood, dies at 89
Culture • 12:19 AM
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US acting legend Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor turned director and godfather of independent films through his Sundance Institute, died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Hollywood figures paid tribute to his remarkable career, with "Out of Africa" co-sta
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Monday, september 15, 2025
'A space where you can be yourself': Amandine Gay on her TV series 'Ballroom'
Culture • 1:14 PM
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The director and producer of a new television series here in France has spoken of her delight at being able to feature France's LGBTQ+ community in a place where they feel safe. Amandine Gay is the woman behind "Ballroom" – a series that features the art
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'Adolescence': Teenage fury and a historic Emmy win
Culture • 12:58 AM
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In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson is joined by Dheepthika Laurent to break down the standout moments from the 2025 Emmy Awards, including the history-making win for "Adolescence". The British drama shocked and moved audiences with its portrayal of a
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Friday, september 12, 2025
Black, queer and bold: Kim Dacres' sculptures make a powerful Paris debut
Culture • 1:32 PM
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Harlem-based sculptor Kim Dacres brings her raw, unapologetic vision to Europe with "Crossroads Like This", now on view at the Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery in Paris. Known for transforming discarded tyres into commanding forms, Dacres centres Black, queer and
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A cultural stroll through Paris with choreographer Blanca Li and harmonica player Greg Zlap
Culture • 1:18 PM
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This week, Paris des Arts takes you to La Villette, Europe's largest urban park and the site of a world of cultural and sporting activities. We meet choreographer and director Blanca Li, who ran the institution before returning to her artistic pursuits.
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Thursday, september 11, 2025
Golshifteh Farahani: From arthouse cinema to Hollywood, a free voice for Iran
Culture • 2:31 PM
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Born in Tehran and exiled in Paris, Golshifteh Farahani has become one of the faces of international cinema. At just 42, the Iranian actress has already appeared in more than 50 films in numerous languages. An outspoken artist and a strong voice for wome
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'Timestamp': A snapshot of school days amid war in Ukraine
Culture • 2:19 PM
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Filmmaker Kateryna Gornostai takes us to classrooms all over Ukraine in her latest documentary, as children and teenagers continue their education despite the ongoing Russian aggression. Amid the rubble and air raid sirens, "Timestamp" reveals the unwave
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'Reframing Blackness': Author Alayo Akinkugbe on rethinking art history
Culture • 12:54 AM
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The author of a new book that examines the role and under-representation of Black people in traditional Western art has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how her youth as often the only Black person in the room led her to the idea for the book. Alayo Akinkugbe w
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Wednesday, september 10, 2025
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Capturing Oasis on camera: Michael Spencer Jones reflects on his iconic Definitely Maybe album cover
Culture • 9:04 PM
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As the Gallagher brothers take the world on a new musical Oasis for a whole new generation, Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome British art photographer & music video director Michael Spencer Jones. Over the decades, he's collaborated with the likes of U2, D
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French singer-songwriter Jehnny Beth releases second solo album
Culture • 12:48 AM
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This week on arts24, FRANCE 24's Jennifer Ben Brahim welcomes French singer-songwriter Jehnny Beth. The founder of UK band Savages collaborated with big names such as Idles and Depeche Mode before making her debut as an actress. She is now back with a se
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Sunday, september 7, 2025
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Jim Jarmusch’s 'Father Mother Sister Brother' wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Culture • 7:27 PM
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US indie director Jim Jarmusch won the Golden Lion award for the best film at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday with family saga "Father Mother Sister Brother". Docudrama "The Voice of Hind Rajab", a harrowing true-life account of the killing of a five-
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Venice Film Festival draws to a close and will announce its awards
Culture • 2:32 PM
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The 82nd Venice Film Festival is coming to a close Saturday as its juries make final choices for the awards. The prizes, including nods for acting, directing and best picture, called the Golden Lion, will be handed out during an evening ceremony. Story b
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'Father's Day', a raw, moving film about absent fathers in Black communities
Culture • 11:59 AM
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The fifteenth edition of the African Diaspora International Film Festival has kicked off in Paris. 11 powerful films from across the globe are being showcased. One of the pieces in the spotlight this year is "Fête des pères" or "Father’s Day" by Ayana O’
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Deauville Film Festival 2025: highlights from America's cinema
Culture • 10:36 AM
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In Normandy, the 51st edition of the Deauville American film festival has just gotten underway. The beach town is welcoming Hollywood heavyweights Kristen Stewart, Pamela Anderson and Kim Novak alongside indie talents. FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula brings us
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Friday, september 5, 2025
American cinema shines in Deauville at its 51st Film Festival
Culture • 1:55 PM
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The Normandy beach town of Deauville is welcoming Hollywood heavyweights Kristen Stewart, Pamela Anderson and Kim Novak alongside indie talents at this year's American Film Festival. FRANCE 24's Genie Godula brings us the highlights of the opening weeken
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'Grand monsieur': Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani stayed true to his vision, never wavered
Culture • 7:38 AM
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Giorgio Armani built one of the most iconic fashion empires of the last half century. With his passing, the world bids farewell to a visionary whose name became synonymous with elegance, innovation, and soft power. His legacy lives on in a brand that rem
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Thursday, september 4, 2025
Tears and applause: Gaza tragedy recreated in film that stuns Venice
Culture • 12:59 AM
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In this episode of arts24, we begin at the Venice Film Festival, where a harrowing film about a five-year-old girl killed during an Israeli assault on Gaza, entitled "The Voice of Hind Rajab", received a 23-minute standing ovation. Directed by Tunisian f
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Gretchen Rubin on the keys to adulthood and better living
Culture • 12:20 AM
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In this edition of Entre Nous we speak to author Gretchen Rubin. Her latest book "Secrets of Adulthood" came out earlier this year. The number one New York Times bestselling author of "The Happiness Project" and "Better Than Before" also hosts the "Happi
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Wednesday, september 3, 2025
George Clooney, Emma Stone and Jude Law set Venice alight
Culture • 1:33 PM
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The 82nd Venice Film Festival got underway with a constellation of stars on its red carpet, as Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield attended the premiere of "After the Hunt", directed by Luca Guadagnino. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why she was impressed
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Vogue appoints Chloe Malle as editor, succeeding fashion doyenne Anna Wintour
Culture • 8:33 AM
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Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday by tapping Chloe Malle to succeed her as head of editorial content at Vogue's American edition, although Wintour will retain her role as the glossy magazine's global editorial director.
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Tuesday, september 2, 2025
Argentine couple wins final of tango salon category in the Tango World Championship
Culture • 6:31 PM
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Argentines Diego Ortega and Aldana Silveyra win the top prize in the Saloon Tango Style category at the World Tango Championship Final held at the Gran Rex theatre in Buenos Aires. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.
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Love, laughter & algorithms: Comedy couple Markus Birdman & Malinda Mukuma light up Paris
Culture • 1:33 PM
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They met on Instagram during lockdown – now they're roasting each other live on stage. Meet stand-up duo Markus Birdman and Malinda Mukuma, whose comedy show "Algorithm and Blues" brings fearless comedy, personal storytelling and cheeky banter to Paris's
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Monday, september 1, 2025
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Palestinian director Scandar Copti's 'Happy Holidays': A bold portrait of life between two worlds
Culture • 2:08 PM
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In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson sits down with Scandar Copti – a Palestinian filmmaker, Israeli citizen and one of the most original cinematic voices working today. His new film, "Happy Holidays", is set in the northern city of Haifa and unfolds i
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Haute Couture seeks to save the planet, with Iris van Herpen leading the charge
Culture • 12:59 AM
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Raising awareness about the fragility of our oceans, our land and our Indigenous heritage is the challenge facing a new generation of couturiers. For autumn-winter 2025/26, Iris van Herpen has created a living dress, Imane Ayissi wants the Earth to regen
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Arts & activism: Every human has 'a right and responsibility' to use their voice and inspire change
Culture • 5:42 PM
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As the legendary Nigerian artist Fela Kuti once declared, “Music is our weapon,” we again stand at the crossroads of artistry and politics, as war rages in the Middle East. For centuries, even millennia, resistance to oppression and injustice has found i
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Chappell Roan, Kneecap, Aurora: Highlights from Rock en Seine 2025
Culture • 5:32 PM
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Arts24 returns with a special programme dedicated to the Rock en Seine music festival, which took place over three days in the Parc de Saint-Cloud, just outside Paris. FRANCE 24's Jennifer Ben Brahim looks back at the exceptional lineup for this 21st edi
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Ziad Rahbani, Oriental jazz pioneer and giant of Lebanese theatre, dies at 69
Culture • 1:25 PM
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Legendary musician and composer Ziad Rahbani blended Arabic music and classical jazz into a new form that he called "Oriental jazz". The son of iconic Lebanese singer Fayrouz, Rahbani was also a leftist playwright whose works explored the social complexi
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Video game 'reloots' stolen artefacts, by reclaiming works of art from Western museums
Culture • 9:30 AM
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Have you ever imagined yourself, on a visit to a major museum, busting through a wall, arms full of looted African artifacts and ready to return them to their rightful homes? Well, you may soon have the chance, thanks to South African video game studio N
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