‘Shafted’: French comedy series sends up toxic masculinity
Spanish series "Machos Alfa" was so successful on Netflix that it has now been adapted for a French audience, with local stars bringing some comic relief to this very timely…
The Guimet Museum in Paris sheds new light on Tang China’s multicultural civilization
Thanks to recent archaeological excavations and loans from Chinese museums, the institution transports the public into an era of intense exchange and creativity.
French film picks: A gender-bent retelling of ‘The Three Musketeers’
From Houda Benyamina's feminist take on "The Three Musketeers" in "All For one", to a morality tale in the French mountains in "How to Make a Killing" with French star Franck…
The death of Oliviero Toscani, the man who made Benetton’s image
Artistic director of the Italian firm for two decades, the photographer left his mark on the advertising world with visuals as innovative as they were scandalous. He died on January…
Director Julio Palacio on his touching film ‘Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World’
An award-winning director has told FRANCE 24 about his short film that uncovers the world of a remarkable young woman and her family's journey to understand it. Makayla is a…
Tyler Perry on WWII drama ‘The Six Triple Eight’, his latest Netflix film
In this edition of arts24, Dheepthika Laurent meets producer, director and actor Tyler Perry. His career spans decades, with a singular focus on African American stories and casts. His latest…
The Arab World Institute cuts back on the redesign of its museum
In the absence of funding, the Institut du Monde Arabe is planning a more modest project, due to start in 2026.
Goth’s rising star Heartworms releases debut album ‘Glutton For Punishment’
2025 is gearing up to be an exciting year for Josephine Orme, aka Heartworms, who combines hypnotic electronic beats and post-punk riffs. She is about to release her debut album "Glutton For Punishment",…
Pompidou Center showcases works collected by perennial rebel Jean-Jacques Lebel
The French modern art museum presents a selection of creations by friends of the writer and anarchist activist, and also by artists he loved, from the endowment fund he launched…
Understaffed and overworked: Behind the scenes at France’s major museums
The cultural institutions are increasingly calling on subcontractors for security services, audio guide rental, reception and outreach – creating tension within their teams.
