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Polish director Agnieszka Holland: 'We need courageous films'

Euronews Culture sits down with celebrated director Agnieszka Holland to talk about her powerful new film 'Green Border', the European refugee crisis, and the limits of cinema in facing human tragedy.

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TikTok superstar Khaby Lame to make acting debut in James Bond spoof

The film, tentatively titled '00Khaby' will see the world's foremost TikTok star give James Bond a run for his money. Lame will reportedly receive acting tips from Will Smith...

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Film of the Week: 'Zielona Granica' ('Green Border')

An emotionally devastating indictment of a continuing EU crisis - and one of Agnieszka Holland's best films. It won the Special Jury Prize in Venice last year, and is one of the most gripping films you’ll see in 2024.

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The Berlinale 2024 jury has been announced...

The eclectic jury will decide who wins this edition's coveted Bears.

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Mark Knopfler’s guitars sell for more than €10 million at auction

The final total, including buyer's premium, was confirmed at £8,840,160 (approx. €10,333,000). Knopfler will donate a quarter of the sales proceeds to various charities, including the British Red Cross and wildlife conservationists Tusk.

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Daft Punk are back... Sort of

The defunct French electro house band may be coming back...

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Have we been getting Snow White wrong all these years?

Have you fallen prey to the Mandela Effect?

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What happened when Sesame Street's Elmo asked an innocent question?

Elmo takes the world’s temperature... Yep, it’s still burning.

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What is Biden’s ‘Taylor Swift Plan’ – and why is MAGA on the warpath?

President Joe Biden is reportedly seeking TayTay’s endorsement once more in order to swing this year’s US presidential election – something which has led to some outrageous conspiracy theories. Here’s the breakdown.

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Roger Waters dropped by music publisher BMG over Israel comments

Waters' antisemitic statements "have infuriated his former bandmates". Now, German-based international music company BMG, which combines the activities of a music publisher and a record label, is reportedly cutting ties with the artist.

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Judge orders Marilyn Manson to pay Evan Rachel Wood's legal fees

A judge has ordered Manson to pay Wood's legal tab for her defense against his defamation suit against her. The trial is set to take place in May.

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Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler to auction 120 of his guitars

A quarter of the proceeds from the sale of the legendary British musician's guitar collection will go to the British Red Cross and other charities.

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French ‘Ratatouille’ restaurant ‘loses’ more than €1.5m worth of wine

Carber-nay. More than €1.5 million worth of vintages have mysteriously disappeared from one of France’s most prestigious restaurants, with no signs of a break in.

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New UK report states women in music industry face ‘endemic’ misoygyny

A report from a committee of UK MPs says the music industry remains a "boys' club" where sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse is "endemic”.

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No prison time for dying thief who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers

The judge stressed he did "not want to minimize the seriousness" of the crime, but the thief is expected to die within the next few months due to health complications.

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'Dune: Part 2' is going viral for a bizarre movie tie-in product

Any publicity is good publicity... Even if it gives you nightmares. What happens when tie-in movie merchandising goes wrong?

Art

Check out the cute and funny winners of The Nature Photography Contest

“Nature photography is a great way to raise awareness on how crucial it is to protect our planet.”

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English Breakfast Society angers Brits over breakfast change

The chair of the English Breakfast Society is urging people to add pineapple to their breakfast... And Brits don’t seem too thrilled about it.

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Pornographic deepfakes of Taylor Swift spark calls for new legislation

Why are searches for the world’s most famous pop star blocked on X, and how is the issue creating uproar straight to the White House?

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Jennifer Lopez to produce Bob the Builder film set in Puerto Rico

Can we fix it? Jenny can!

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