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Juan Gabriel Vasquez

Colombian novelist Juan Gabriel Vasquez talks about his book The Sound Of Things Falling

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Corpus Christi

The actors, producer and director of Corpus Christi have been charged with blasphemy.

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Africa for Norway

Interview with the makers of the spoof music video Africa for Norway

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Rome Film Festival

Rome Film Festival jury member Chris Fujiwara talks about the films awarded prizes.

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Brian Eno

Brian Eno talks to Mark about his new album Lux

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Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi

The Tunisian singer talks about writing music for a revolution.

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Taiwanese Film

The winners and losers of the 49th Golden Horse Awards held in Taiwan.

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Anthony Gormley

A monumental new work by artist Antony Gormley exploring the body through architecture.

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Buffalo Girls

We talk to US filmmaker Todd Kellstein about his controversial documentary, Buffalo Girls.

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Portuguese graffiti artist VHILS

Portuguese graffiti artist VHILS creates huge murals by carving into walls.

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Jews and Words

Harriett Gilbert talks to award winning writer Amos Oz and his daughter Fania

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Istvan Szabo

The Oscar-winning Hungarian film director Istvan Szabo talks about his life and career.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Is the latest adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s epic fantasy work worth all the hype?

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Goalkeepers

Author Jonathan Wilson discusses goalkeepers from around the world.

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Tribute to Oscar Neimeyer

Deyan Sudjic pays tribute to the Brazilian architect who has just died.

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Mr Handel

Louis de Bernières talks about Mr. Handel

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Adventures in Zambezia

The first African film to be nominated for a major American animation award, the Annie.

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Hitchcock and Psycho

Film critic Owen Gleiberman on Hitchcock starring Anthony Hopkins

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Music in north Mali

What is life like for Mali's musicians now that Islamists are imposing a ban on music?

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Dubai International Film Festival

News from the 9th Dubai International Film Festival which opened with Life of Pi

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Graphic Storytelling

Today a special focus on comic books,cartoons and graphic storytelling for adults.

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Grimms' Fairy Tales

The many ways the Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm have been adapted over the years.

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David O. Russell

David O. Russell on filming his latest movie about mental health, Silver Linings Playbook.

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Bernard Rose

Director Bernard Rose talks about Boxing Day, his latest, Tolstoy inspired film.

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Roger Michell

Director Roger Michell on his latest film Hyde Park on Hudson.

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Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher

Jack Reacher and Les Miserables.

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Mariko Mori

In a festive-themed Strand we hear about Christmas tunes from South Africa and Chile.

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Cultural highlights of 2012 from Africa

A look back on the cultural highlights of 2012 from Africa.

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Cultural highlights of 2012 from North America

Cultural highlights of 2012 with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service's partner stations in North America

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27/12/2012

A year of arts and culture Down Under - green theatre, Maori Shakespeare and The Hobbit.

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