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In this week’s film show, Manon Kerjean and Dheepthika Laurent look at Nadia Melliti’s performance as an Arab woman struggling with her sexual identity in “La Petite Dernière”, a film for which she won best actress at the Cannes Film Festival. We also look at François Ozon’s daring, bold adaptation of Albert Camus’ masterpiece “L’Étranger” and discuss the technical prowess of “L’Homme qui rétrécit”, a film starring Oscar-winning actor Jean Dujardin. Finally, we check out Isabelle Huppert’s new film, “La femme la plus riche du monde”, a biopic loosely inspired by L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. Source link

That theatrical bravado, somehow transplanted onto the screen, means that as Re-Animator rockets to a bloody climax, it becomes “not just a gore film which delivers splattery mayhem [but] also a wildly effective dark comedy”, says Duffy.According to Combs, however, Gordon genuinely believed he was making a serious film, and the decision to play for laughs was largely down to the individual actors. “Our instincts told us we have to find release points for the audience,” he says. “I didn’t really talk to Stuart about it – neither did Bruce [Abbott] – but it’s something we decided to do. Otherwise,…

MADRID, Spain, 20th October 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-As droughts, floods, and water crises intensify across the continent, African ministers and leaders are mobilizing ahead of the 2025 Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), taking place on October 22–23 in Madrid. This political convergence marks a decisive step in the continent’s collective effort to secure water security and strengthen climate resilience.A continental mobilization in the face of the hydro-climate emergencyOrganized by the Government of Spain, UNICEF, and the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership, the meeting brings together representatives from over 60 countries under the theme “Breaking Silos: Uniting Political Leadership to Integrate Water,…

Africa has entered a decisive era where vision must become tangible and investable reality. Agenda 2063 sets a long-term horizon for prosperity, integration, and resilience, while national development plans increasingly align with the Sustainable Development Goals and the continent’s drive to deepen value chains. The challenge is no longer drafting plans but executing them — converting national ambitions into finance-ready pipelines and projects that generate jobs, build industry, and deliver essential services where people live. The African Development Bank (AfDB) stands at the centre of this shift from rhetoric to results. In May 2025, shareholders elected Dr. Sidi Ould Tah…

Nigerian-Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga chose a particularly poetic title for her latest exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris: “I Dreamt of You in Colours.” This marks her largest show to date in France. Otobong joins us to talk about how living entities are in constant dialogue with the environment in her multi-media installations, and why “bling” means so much more than the glint of cheap jewelry in her artwork. The award-winning sculptor also discusses how stone, textiles and even her own voice can be shaped to tell a story, and we discuss the seminal artworks that prompted…

You can’t risk that kind of long-term strategy unless your other films are profitable, of course, but luckily for Warner, some of 2025’s biggest money-spinners have been on the company’s slate: as well as Sinners, these include A Minecraft Movie, Final Destination: Bloodlines, F1, Superman, Weapons, and Conjuring: The Last Rites. If One Battle After Another hasn’t been as lucrative, well, it’s still enhanced Warner’s reputation as an auteur-friendly studio, forged a relationship with Anderson, and granted them a highly respected film which will be an awards-season favourite. Besides, as Bleasdale points out, “They get Leonardo DiCaprio to come to…

TWO OF AFRICA’S BRIGHTEST VOICES UNITE FOR ONE IRRESISTIBLE RECORD Today, viral hitmaker MOLIY returns with her new single “Body Go” with Grammy-winning global superstar Tyla, available now on all streaming platforms. The collaboration between two of Africa’s brightest stars delivers an effortless fusion of R&B, Pop, Amapiano and Afrobeats, creating a global dance anthem with an undeniable groove. LISTEN HERE“Body Go” with Tyla follows the massive success of MOLIY’s record-breaking, chart-topping track “Shake It To The Max – FLY [Remix],” which surpassed 1 Billion streams and was named one of the 2025 Songs of the Summer from both Spotify and TikTok. Fans…

Our guest this week on arts24 is British-Australian singer-songwriter Mereki, who has spent time working and composing with other artists and who recently released her second album “Buttercup”, a delightful mix of folk and grunge. She tells us more about the record, her love for France and which artists have influenced her. We also take a look at new releases by Demi Lovato, Serj Tankian from System of a Down and Ireland’s up and coming band Just Mustard. Source link

Getty ImagesWhen Little Richard played at The London Rock and Roll Show in 1972, he was considered a golden oldie (Credit: Getty Images)Early recording sessions in New Orleans failed to capture the magic. Producer Robert “Bumps” Blackwell said he didn’t appreciate Richard until he saw him play at the city’s famous Dew Drop Inn. He said: “That was when I begin to know and understand Richard, because all you’ve got to do is give Richard an audience, turn the lights on, and the show is on.” Richard’s bandmate and friend Ron Jones recalled in the Arena documentary: “He jumped on…

The Nigeria International Trade Fair (NITF) returns November 21 – November 30 2025 at the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, restoring the fair’s original name, location and national mandate after a multi-year hiatus. The 2025 edition runs under the theme, “Trade, Technology and Transformation: Leveraging Digital Trade for Economic and Industrial Growth.” As the Federal Government’s official national marketplace, NITF re-enters the calendar reaffirming its role as Nigeria’s national marketplace and a West Africa gateway for cross-border commerce. The fair operates under the purview of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Industry,…