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00:11:52

Iranian-born American author Navid Sinaki explores...

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2024/09/13

Navid Sinaki speaks to Dheepthika Laurent on arts24 about how much of his own story is echoed in his novel "Medusa of the Roses". It traces an illicit gay romance in modern-day Iran and explores a little-known reality: that the government subsidises sex changes for gay people willing to transition. He also talks about visiting Iran for last time in his 20s, the vibrant Iranian cinema industry and the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, launched after the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022.

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00:12:27

Taylor Swift becomes most decorated solo artist of...

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2024/09/12

Eve Jackson brings you a roundup of the week's arts and entertainment news, including pop megastar Taylor Swift's domination of the MTV Video Music Awards. Earlier this week, Swift drew more than 10 million likes on her Instagram page for her post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in the November US election. Listen to her rally the fans to register to vote in the US presidential election in November.

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00:12:09

Francis Ford Coppola, Natalie Portman and Juliette...

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2024/09/11

We're live at the Deauville American Film Festival with Genie Godula, who brings us the highlights from this year's 50th edition, including Francis Ford Coppola's screening of his latest film "Megalopolis", a talent award for Natalie Portman and a transformational role for Juliette Lewis in "The Thicket". Eve Jackson also brings you the rest of the week's film news, including the French premiere of "BeetleJuice Beetlejuice", where we hear from director Tim Burton, Michael Keaton and Winona

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00:11:12

Arts24's best art shows and museums to visit this...

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2024/09/10

From France's new immersive Viking city to a first look at Paris's restored and spectacular Jacquemart André museum and a celebration of the 100th birthday of the surrealism movement at Paris's Pompidou Centre, arts24 takes you on a trip to some of the best art shows and museums to visit this season. We also meet the toddlers whose art is selling for thousands.

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00:12:03

Paralympic closing ceremony: ‘Huge', 'fast' and...

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2024/09/09

Fresh from her performance at the Stade de France, award winning electronic artist Irene Dresel joins us this week on Arts24 to share her impressions of the 2024 Paralympics closing ceremony and how she's looking forward to touring her recent album "Rose Fluo". We also speak to French guitarist Waxx who rose to fame through collaborating with famous Francophone acts and covering cherished classics. He's set to play at Paris's cabaret music hall Folies Bergères (dates all sold out) after releasing

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00:12:32

A-list line-up at the 81st Venice Film Festival

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2024/09/04

Showcasing upcoming movies starring Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, there’s a generous dose of Hollywood glamour at this year’s Venice Film festival. Film critic Emma Jones brings us the latest from La Serenissima, and flags up some of the major new releases which could be in the running for the top prize: the Golden Lion.

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00:10:27

Jazz prodigy Immanuel Wilkins dives into the Blues

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2024/09/03

His first improvisation session was on the violin as a small child, but when Immanuel Wilkins switched to the saxophone, his musical destiny was sealed. His critically acclaimed début, "Omega", was released in 2020 on the Blue Note label and in the four years since then, Wilkins has explored many different facets of jazz with his quartet. As he embarks upon a European tour, the musician tells us about exploring the Blues and its meaning for Black history and identity on his latest record. We also

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00:13:09

Music show: Documentary shines spotlight on life of...

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2024/09/02

On today's arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Thibaut de Longeville, director of the award-winning documentary series "DJ Mehdi: Made in France". The French-Tunisian producer was one of the rare musicians to unite the worlds of hip-hop and electro as well as being synonymous with the Ed Banger label – the pioneers of the "French Touch" movement. DJ Mehdi passed away in September 2011 after a tragic accident; he was only 34 years old. The six-part documentary series weaves together

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00:12:16

Screen time in the spotlight

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2024/08/30

Photojournalist Jérôme Gence has turned his lens on "The Screen Generation", documenting the daily lives of young people immersed in a digital culture that englobes both the virtual and real worlds, often at the same time. As his exhibition goes on show at the 36th Visa Pour L'Image photojournalism festival, Jérôme tells us about what he discovered while making the series, including the psychological consequences of childhoods illuminated by the glow of tablets and smartphones. We also discuss the

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00:12:40

Lana Del Rey, Kasabian headline Rock en Seine...

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2024/08/26

On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us backstage at one of France’s biggest music festivals: Rock en Seine. The 20th edition had an impressive lineup including Lana Del Rey, Massive Attack and Kasabian. The Olympics were also front and centre at Rock en Seine this year, with the festival showcasing the shared values between music and sports.

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00:12:31

Paris 2024: Marseille's artists are going for gold...

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2024/07/26

With its breathtaking location on the Mediterranean, Marseille is one of the French cities hosting the 2024 Olympics. The Games are a perfect opportunity to promote its cultural wealth to the world. Join Eve Jackson for a special show about the French city going for gold when it comes to music, food and the arts. We meet 3-star Michelin chef and former professional basketball player Alexandre Mazzia, who's an Olympic torchbearer and one of the chefs chosen to cook for the athletes. We also visit the

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00:11:37

Paris 2024: Mathieu Forget makes photography an...

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2024/07/23

For the Paris 2024 Olympics, dancer, choreographer and photographer Mathieu Forget invited athletes to dance with him for a series of jaw-dropping photographs in iconic cultural spots around France. Through these gravity-defying photos with athletes, the Frenchman has succeeded in making photography an Olympic art. In part two of our arts24 Olympic shows, Mathieu Forget speaks to Eve Jackson about working with fencing double world champion Enzo Lefort in Paris's Petit Palais, playing handball in the

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00:11:52

A look at upcoming blockbusters hitting theatres this...

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2024/07/17

We take a look at some of the summer blockbusters filling air-conditioned movie theatres around the globe, as film critic Lisa Nesselson showcases some of the more enticing meteorological, extraterrestrial and fantastical pictures coming to the big screen. Jacque Audiard’s award-winning “Emilia Perez” opens in French cinemas after a warm reception at the Cannes Film festival, and with Paris poised to welcome the Olympic Games, we check out a documentary following the city’s preparations. A group

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00:14:09

Afrobeat’s global ambassador: Femi Kuti’s musical...

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2024/07/16

Forging his own artistic path in the shadow of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti was a challenge that his son, Femi Kuti, struggled with in the early years of his career, he reveals. The Nigerian musician joins us in the studio to discuss the highs and lows of growing up with a globally celebrated artist and to explain how his own activism aligns with his father’s political positions. We also talk about breaking the world record for the longest note on the saxophone, the corruption that holds back many

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00:11:59

Yungblud : "I am not here to be a polite pop star"

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2024/07/16

On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Gen-Z punk idol Yungblud, before his much anticipated headlining set at France’s equivalent to Glastonbury – the Vieilles Charrues festival. Three chart-topping albums in, the British musician has built up a loyal fan base around the world. His artistry and activism has made it cool to talk about mental health, sexuality, and standing up to the haters.

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00:12:31

Film show: A Moon landing rom-com with a modern touch

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2024/07/10

We take a trip back to late 1960s thanks to “Fly Me to the Moon”, as Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum pair up in Greg Berlanti’s stylish take on the Apollo 11 space mission. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the film still feels timely more than 50 years after the moon landings. We also discuss French director, André Téchiné’s latest release “My New Friends”, starring Isabelle Huppert. Plus, Danish film “Sons” gives leading lady Sidse Babett Knudsen a meaty role to tackle and we check out the

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00:11:23

Author Michael Donkor on family, fulfilment and...

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2024/07/09

His second novel, "Grow Where They Fall", shifts between the wonder of childhood and the existential pangs of 21st-century adulthood in South London. Michael Donkor's elegant reflections on sexuality, class and British-Ghanaian identity dominate his latest novel. The author and former English teacher discusses his experience as a Black person in modern Britain, the challenge of inspiring a love for literature in the classroom and what the recent election results could mean for British society.

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00:12:23

Film show: Syrian refugees haunted by horrors of war...

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2024/07/03

Inspired by a true story, "Ghost Trail" introduces us to the clandestine groups tracking down Syrian war criminals in Europe. Director Jonathan Millet joins us to talk about how he constructed an espionage film with amateur spies at its centre, and we discuss the long road to justice for the millions of Syrians devastated by the horrors of 13 years of war. Film critic Lisa Nesselson also takes us through Kevin Costner's passion project, "Horizon", as the first chapter of his four-part epic opens in

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00:12:16

Blick Bassy: One of Africa's most inventive and...

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2024/07/02

Born in Cameroon and now based in a village in northern France, the self-taught musician Blick Bassy has a knack for marrying his cultural heritage with modern soundscapes. Singing in his native language Bassa, on his four previous albums he explored his thoughts and feelings about his native land, as well as subjects like France's colonial past. He sells out concerts in places like La Cigale in Paris and the Jazz Café in London. Blick Bassy speaks to Eve Jackson about the deluxe edition of his

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00:12:45

Ghana's reggae and dancehall king Stonebwoy on using...

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2024/07/01

He's been described as the king of reggae and dance hall artists in Africa. For the past decade, Stonebwoy has cemented himself as one of Ghana's most successful artists, winning more than 50 awards. His music has reached millions on streaming platforms, earning the respect of artists and fans far beyond the West African nation’s borders. On his recent album "5th Dimension", he collaborated with the likes of Davido, Angelique Kidjo and Stormzy. He’s in Paris to talk about his new single "Your

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