Aline Jalliet, author: ‘In Afghanistan, the female voice itself becomes an act of dissent’
In an op-ed for 'Le Monde,' Aline Jalliet, a vocal coach and author, discusses the law enacted by the Taliban on August 22 that bans women from speaking in public…
Surrealism, arte povera, pop art: The hot French autumn exhibitions you don’t want to miss
Painting, contemporary art, photography. Le Monde critics' must-see selection of September shows to save in your diary for the months ahead.
Pedro Almodovar wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival for ‘The Room Next Door’
The Italian festival jury, chaired by Isabelle Huppert, also recognized Nicole Kidman for her role in 'Babygirl' and Vincent Lindon for 'The Quiet Son.'
‘The Perfect Couple’ on Netflix: Nicole Kidman at the heart of a murder investigation in Nantucket
In the role of the 'grande bourgeoise' that she masters to perfection, the Australian actress is the standout attraction in this otherwise conventional "murder mystery."
Venice Film Festival: Pedro Almodovar wins Golden Lion for “The Room Next Door
The feature, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, is the iconic Spanish director's English-language debut. Nicole Kidman was awarded the best actress prize, for her performance in "Babygirl;" French veteran…
Almodovar’s ‘The Room Next Door’ wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
"The Room Next Door", Pedro Almodovar’s English-language debut starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, won the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion award Saturday. The Spanish director said dying with dignity…
This year’s Venice International Film Festival revels in sex, pleasure and politics
The 81st edition of the Italian festival presented a selection focused on desire and the exploration of bodies, but its most anticipated films proved disappointing.
The Indian film industry caught up in the #MeToo movement
A report submitted to the Kerala state government in 2019, but only published on August 19, highlights the recurrent sexual assaults suffered by Indian women working for Mollywood.
Sarthe hosts France’s first Americana festival
On Saturday, September 7, the Eldorado Americana Festival, held in an old sawmill in Vancé, brings together the best of the genre, with Dylan LeBlanc and Emily Nenni.
Sérgio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83
His composition 'Mas que Nada' was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
