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00:11:37

Music show: Keziah Jones returns after a decade with...

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2025/01/20

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim talks to Nigerian singer-songwriter Keziah Jones as he releases his first record in over a decade: "Alive & Kicking". The album is an autobiographical journey from Lagos to London to Paris; a musical résumé of his career spanning more than 30 years. The "blufunk" singer’s record features some of his biggest hits like "Beautiful Emilie", as well as two original songs. It was recorded in Lagos at Femi Kuti’s studio, a symbolic decision for

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00:13:03

From 'Twin Peaks' to 'Blue Velvet': Remembering...

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2025/01/17

As the film world mourns the loss of legendary director David Lynch, arts24 looks back at the life and career of a true icon. Known for his surreal and unsettling style in films like "Twin Peaks", "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive", he redefined cinema and television, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking works. Film critic Emma Jones talks to Eve Jackson about his importance to cinema, his love of France and how he even made the weather interesting.

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00:12:03

'Shafted': French comedy series sends up toxic...

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2025/01/16

Spanish series "Machos Alfa" was so successful on Netflix that it has now been adapted for a French audience, with local stars bringing some comic relief to this very timely subject. Dheepthika Laurent tells us why the series is worth a watch, and highlights another French show that has inspired an American version, coming to screens on the Disney+ platform. "HPI" was a huge hit in France, focusing on a mother of three whose sharp intellect sees her become a detective; we find out more about the

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00:12:46

French film picks: A gender-bent retelling of 'The...

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2025/01/15

From Houda Benyamina's feminist take on "The Three Musketeers" in "All For one", to a morality tale in the French mountains in "How to Make a Killing" with French star Franck Dubosc and the animated sea story "A Boat in the Garden", film critic Perrine Quennesson gives us her French film picks of the moment.

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00:11:35

Tyler Perry on WWII drama 'The Six Triple Eight', his...

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2025/01/14

In this edition of arts24, Dheepthika Laurent meets producer, director and actor Tyler Perry. His career spans decades, with a singular focus on African American stories and casts. His latest film, "The Six Triple Eight" on Netflix, is based on the true story of an all-women of colour battalion from World War II. The unit was given the impossible task of sorting through a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail in six months to boost morale among US soldiers.

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00:12:11

Goth's rising star Heartworms releases debut album...

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2025/01/13

2025 is gearing up to be an exciting year for Josephine Orme, aka Heartworms, who combines hypnotic electronic beats and post-punk riffs. She is about to release her debut album "Glutton For Punishment", which explores comfort within discomfort as well as joy. Heartworms popped by FRANCE 24 to tell Marjorie Hache about goth cultural heritage and her passion for military history. The show also looks at Netherlands festival Eurosonic, as well as new releases by Colombia's Ela Minus and late US rapper

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00:11:13

Taking the plunge: The trend for immersive art shows

arts24 ·

2025/01/10

Museums and galleries around the world are increasingly offering visitors an interactive experience, as exhibitions become participative "experiences"; our reporters explore some of the perks and drawbacks of this art world trend. We also look ahead to some of the cultural highlights coming up in 2025 with new music, movies and artwork on the horizon. Plus the Grand Palais unveils its brand new look as the Parisian landmark prepares to reopen its doors to the public after three years of extensive

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00:12:15

Oscar-winning animator Adam Elliot on his acclaimed...

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2025/01/09

Childhood trauma, addiction, poverty, homophobia, religious extremism and disability are just some of the hard-hitting themes in filmmaker Adam Elliot's new dark and humorous film "Memoir of a Snail". The Oscar winner speaks to Eve Jackson about this whimsical and tear-jerking Australian stop-motion film about separated twins, which won the Cristal award for best feature at Annecy, the world's top animation festival. The feature also took the top prize at the London Film Festival last year and was

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00:12:47

Nicole Kidman tackles on-screen taboos in 'Babygirl'

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2025/01/08

Film critic Emma Jones tells us why Nicole Kidman's latest role – as an executive who embarks on an affair with her intern – is perhaps more shocking for a Hollywood audience than a European one. Her performance in "Babygirl" won Kidman the best actress prize at the Venice Film Festival; we discuss some of the film’s taboos and standout moments. We also go through some of the big winners at this year's Golden Globes, including French auteur Jacques Audiard for "Emilia Perez" and Demi Moore for "The

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00:15:02

Charlie Hebdo, 10 years on: Is the pen still mightier...

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2025/01/07

Ten years after the terrorist attacks on the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that killed 12 people, in arts24 we're talking about freedom of expression and the role of satirical cartoons in today's world with two cartoonists. Presenter Eve Jackson is joined by Kak, the president of Cartooning for Peace – an organisation that fights for freedom of the press around the world – as well as the Iranian artist, cartoonist and human rights activist Kianoush Ramezani, who has been

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00:12:22

Uzi Freyja: Cameroon's electro beat goddess with a...

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2025/01/06

Born in Cameroon, Kelly Rose arrived in France when she was 12 years old. In recent years she developed songwriting skills which, combined with electronic beats and punky sass, gave way to Uzi Freyja, an artist who has played some of France's biggest festivals and is set to release her debut album at the end of January. She tells Marjorie Hache how "Bhelize Don't Cry" is a 12-track letter to her younger self. We also meet Judeline, an emerging Spanish singer-songwriter who is following the lead of

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00:11:38

Special show: A Michelin-starred taste of Christmas...

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2024/12/20

FRANCE 24's culture editor Eve Jackson takes viewers on a festive journey to the heart of Provence in a special programme exploring the enchanting Christmas traditions of Aix-en-Provence. This exclusive holiday show brings to life the region's rich cultural heritage, focusing on two of its most treasured customs: the delicious tradition of the 13 desserts and the art of making santons, the clay figurines used in nativity scenes.

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00:11:31

Director Nabil Ayouch pays tribute to artistry of...

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2024/12/17

Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch tells us about the Aïta tradition of sung poetry at the centre of "Everybody Loves Touda" as his latest film gets a release in France. He tells us why actress Nisrin Erradi was the perfect choice to play the central character, sharing some of her personality traits, and about Nisrin's commitment to the serious training required to take on the role. Ayouch also tells us about challenging gender stereotypes and social norms in Morocco through his cinema and about music's

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00:12:43

Pianists Eloïse Bella Kohn & Min-Jung Kym on how they...

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2024/12/16

This week, Marjorie Hache welcomes Eloïse Bella Kohn, a French pianist based in Vienna, as well as British-French-Korean artist Min-Jung Kym. Both have released new records. In "Sounds For The Soul 2", Kym continues to explore how music can be a therapeutic tool in the fight against cancer. She tells us how her own experience led her not to underestimate the vibrational power of compositions, ranging from Vivaldi to Queen. Bella Kohn has meanwhile challenged herself to undertake a little-known piece

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00:11:46

‘Saint-Ex’: Biopic of ‘The Little Prince’ author...

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2024/12/11

Dheepthika Laurent and film critic Perrine Quenesson look at the latest film releases in France, starting with a very famous aviator: the enigmatic Antoine de Saint Exupéry, best known for writing "The Little Prince". He’s the focus of "Saint-Ex", a biopic by Argentine-French filmmaker Pablo Aguero. Also on the big screen is another biopic on a legendary French stage actress in Guillaume Nicloux’s film "The Divine Sarah Bernhardt", and a very French movie – "Holy Cow" by filmmaker Louise Courvoisier

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00:12:43

French artist Seth on harnessing street art's...

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2024/12/10

Street art used to mean spontaneous scribbles under the cover of darkness; now those images hang in major museums and sell at auction for millions. A new exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris is celebrating the universal language of street art. “We Are Here” features work from around the world, including an installation by French artist Seth. He tells us how collaborating with people around the world has informed both his style and the way he creates his pieces, and why we should adopt more of a

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00:12:23

Bastille’s Dan Smith shines light on historical...

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2024/12/09

On today’s weekly music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim speaks to the singer of one of the most successful British bands of the last decade. Bastille stormed the UK charts in 2013 with their debut album “Bad Blood”, spawning smash-hits like “Pompeii”. Four records later, Dan Smith has taken a gap year of sorts, releasing a solo Bastille album that blends music with his love of history called "& (Ampersand)”. It shines a spotlight on historical figures including Edvard Munch and even his own

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00:11:59

Singing the praises of Notre-Dame de Paris

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2024/12/05

As the iconic cathedral rises from the ashes, we met with the workers who formed a choir while working on the repairs and renovations. These artisans are now giving a special concert to mark the re-opening of Notre-Dame. And, masterpieces of the Spanish Baroque period have been brought together at the Petit Palais in Paris as we learn more about the mission to unite Jusepe de Ribera’s paintings for this landmark exhibition. Also, we take a dive into the spectacular world of Parisian cabaret, a

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00:11:59

Film show: A Wickedly enchanting tale

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2024/12/04

The Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch Glinda are finally getting their big screen moment thanks to “Wicked”, John M. Chu’s adaptation of the Broadway hit. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why this fantastical Wizard of Oz origin story of sorts left her pleasantly surprised and thoroughly entertained. We check out the star-packed thriller “Conclave”, and learn why Ralph Fiennes could clean up come awards season thanks to his performance in this stylish tale of Papal intrigue. French feature

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00:11:58

Kirill Serebrennikov’s poetic take on Russian punk...

arts24 ·

2024/12/03

Eduard Limonov was a poet, a punk, a Russian “émigré” and provocateur whose anti-system politics eventually saw him embrace fascist tendencies. Filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov tells Olivia Salazar-Winspear why he chose to make a “ballad” of Limonov’s life and not a biopic, revealing that British actor Ben Wishaw even had the Russian crew members fooled with his impressive embodiment of the character. Serebrennikov tells us how Limonov’s political arc follows the far right movements within

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