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Unwinding in Japan's geothermal wonderlands

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'Risen': Joseph Fiennes stars in biblical drama

Joseph Fiennes stars in a film centred on the resurrection of Christ. He plays a Roman soldier tasked with finding Jesus' body who is drawn into a murder mystery.

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Tiggs Da Author: the next Pharrell

London-based poet, rapper and singer-songwriter Tiggs Da Author is following up his bouncy debut single 'Georgia' with the infectious 'Run' which has been compared to Pharrell Williams' hit 'Happy'.

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Budapest celebrates 90 years of György Kurtág

As Hungarian composer György Kurtág celebrates his 90 th birthday Budapest is marking his career with a week- long festival.

22/02/2016

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Gianfranco Rosi triumphs at 66th Berlinale

Director Gianfranco Rosi has won the Golden Bear award for the Best Film for his documentary “Fuocoammare” at the 66th Berlinale International Film

21/02/2016

My Europe Series

U-Talk goes to the (European) movies

This week on UTalk, the question comes from Léa in Paris: “A few days ahead of the Oscar ceremony which celebrates the US film industry, how is

19/02/2016

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Postcards from Japan: Meditation in a Kyoto temple

Our new series of Postcards begins in Kyoto, Japan, with a mission to find some of the best places for a true zen experience

15/02/2016

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A Zen Buddhist temple experience in Kyoto

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Ak-Saray Palace, Shakhrisabz

In the last of our Postcards from Uzbekistan we visit the city of Shakhrisabz and the remains of the famous Ak-Saray Palace

08/02/2016

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Shakhrisabz: preserving the legacy of ancient ruler Temur

08/02/2016

USA

'The Revenant' director Inarritu scoops DGA award, as Oscars near

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, the Mexican director of Oscars favourite ‘The Revenant’, has become the first person to win the Director’s Guild Awards’

07/02/2016

World News

The final curtain at Paris Opera Ballet for Black Swan choreographer

Benjamin Millepied jetéd into international stardom with the 2010 ballet drama Black Swan before taking the reins at Paris Opera Ballet four years

04/02/2016

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Camel Trek: In the Footsteps of our Ancestors

04/02/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The historic beauty of Rishtan ceramics

Our Postcard this week comes to you from the east of Uzbekistan, with a visit to a famous centre of ceramic production

01/02/2016

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Inside a ceramic master's workshop

01/02/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The vibrant colours of Margilan silk

Our Postcard this week is from eastern Uzbekistan and the silk fabrics made in the city of Margilan

25/01/2016

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Ancient silk techniques kept alive in Margilan

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Spain

European Capitals of Culture San Sebastian and Wroclaw celebrate the accolade

San Sebastian kicked off events as one of this year's European Capitals of Culture with the traditional ''Tamborrada'':https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamborrada

20/01/2016

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Sarcastic nostalgia: Tassos Boulmetis is back with 'Mythopathy'

It’s been more than a decade between films for Greek director Tassos Boulmetis. His last offering, ‘A Touch of Spice,’ (2003) was a huge hit in

20/01/2016

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Tosh Hovli Palace, Khiva

In this episode of Postcards we continue to explore the ancient city of Khiva in Uzbekistan

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