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People of the Year 2024: Who had the biggest impact on Culture?

Here are Euronews Culture's People of the Year 2024 – the most influential figures who impacted and defined a year in European and Global Culture.

Cinema

Christopher Nolan’s next (epic) movie officially revealed

A mythic action epic awaits the director of 'Oppenheimer', and he'll be using "brand new IMAX film technology", according to Universal... Here's what you need to know.

Lifestyle

Ho ho... huh? The strangest European Christmas folklore explained

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.

Cinema

Wim Wenders on defending culture and Europe against nationalism

Euronews Culture speaks to celebrated German director Wim Wenders on how removing funding from cultural institutions never pays off, and how the "beautiful idea" of Europe needs to be defended against nationalism.

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Culture news

Farewell Burt: Crocodile from cult film 'Crocodile Dundee' dies

Iconic crocodile Burt, who starred in the hit film 'Crocodile Dundee' has died peacefully, his zoo has announced.

Culture news

Barack Obama names his favourite films, music and books of 2024

Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2024...

Food and Drink

Here’s the scientifically proven cure for hangovers this Christmas

Celebrations. Parties. Booze-heavy meals. Christmas is often a time of over-indulgence... But you don’t need to worry, as the ideal, lifesaving, and science based hangover cure is only five ingredients away.

Art

Madame Tussauds unveils 'most structurally ambitious' waxwork yet

The new sculpture of Elton John in his iconic 70s pose has been unveiled today, celebrating the artist’s 50-year career.

Cinema

Tilda Swinton to receive honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale 2025

The award-winning actress will be honoured for her career with this lifetime achievement award. New Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle has said Tilda Swinton brings "humanity, compassion, intelligence, humour and style" to cinema.

Cinema

Strippers, rebellion and figs: Here are the Best Movies of 2024

That’s a wrap for 2024 at the talkies… Here are our favourite movies of the year. How many have you seen?

Culture news

Why is the BBC refusing to play this chart-topping Christmas song?

The parody song ‘Freezing This Christmas’, by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, directly criticises the slashing of winter fuel payments for pensioners. It has hit No. 1 in the download charts and the BBC are facing growing criticism for refusing to play the track.

Cinema

Global box office projected to hit $33billion in 2025

The Avatar, Marvel and Mission: Impossible franchises are projected to be key drivers for 2025, as well as James Gunn's 'Superman' and the 'Wicked' sequel.

Culture news

What are the best Christmas albums to combat the tired radio classics?

Sick of hearing Bing Crosby, Band Aid and Mariah during the Christmas season? Fret no more - here are the Christmas albums you need in your life (and ears) during the holidays.

Lifestyle

Breaking taboos: Inside Spain’s first naked cinema screening

Curtain up – clothes off! Spain makes history by hosting the country’s first nude film screening.

Cinema

Mohammad Rasoulof on Iranian censorship, fanaticism and love

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof fled his country this year in order to present his new film to the world and to keep working freely. He speaks to Euronews Culture about the year that changed his life and representing Germany at the Oscars.

Culture news

Disney princesses: The hidden health risks behind a happily ever after

Trauma, rabies and alopecia – Disney princesses also get sick, and behind happy endings hides serious health problems. Putting aside the impact of unrealistic ideals on young viewers’ self-esteem, researches from the Netherlands have authored a satirical but scientifically-grounded study...

Cinema

European films are frontrunners for Best International Film Oscar

The Academy has revealed its shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category and the frontrunners represent the very best of European cinema.

Culture news

Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador

The role of goodwill ambassador for the Paris-based UN cultural agency involves promoting its initiatives that include protecting Indigenous cultures and advancing education.

Cinema

'Kneecap' director on hip-hop, drugs and preserving Belfast culture

Euronews Culture sat down with writer-director Rich Peppiatt to discuss his award-winning film 'Kneecap' and the importance of protecting indigenous languages.

Culture news

Tom Cruise gets top US Navy honour in London

The navy said Cruise had “increased public awareness and appreciation for our highly trained personnel and the sacrifices they make while in uniform.”

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