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Now playing Next Culture news Citizen Queer: Thessaloniki celebrates LGBTQI+ documentary cinema Greece's Citizen Queer film festival aims to pay tribute to the origins of LGBTQI+ representation in cinema, along with its pioneers. For so long hidden in the shadows, now the art form is finally getting to shine in the spotlight, writes Elise Morton. 10/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour sentenced to prison for protest anthem Singer Hajipour received a three-year, eight-month sentence on charges of “propaganda against the system” and “encouraging people to protest.” He won a Grammy last year, presented by US first lady Jill Biden, for his song 'Baraye' - "a powerful and poetic call for freedom and women’s rights.” 04/03/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Acclaimed Italian director Paolo Taviani dies aged 92 The filmmaker, who won the Palme d’Or for 1977’s 'Padre Padrone' and the Golden Bear for for 2012’s 'Caesar Must Die', was a towering cinematic presence for more than three decades. 01/03/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Berlinale 2024: Director Brandt Andersen on 'The Strangers' Case' Rare are films like 'The Strangers' Case' that manage to combine striking authenticity with suspenseful, pulse-racing thrills. Euronews Culture sits down with veteran producer, director and activist Brandt Andersen to discuss his film, starring Omar Sy and premiering at the Berlinale. 23/02/2024
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