World-renowned filmmakers from various countries have translated Dostoevsky's stories for the screen. But are these culturally different interpretations still in step with the Russian author's original vision? We asked Alican Pamir to investigate.

Frederick White, Professor of Russian and Integrated Studies 03:29

#Dostoevsky #Literature #Adaptation

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky would've been about 200 years old. So, we’re celebrating; by traveling down the path of pain and sorrow that he faced to write some of the world's most famous books.

Carol Apollonio, President of the International Dostoevsky Society 02:23

#Dostoevsky #Literature #Book

Turkish TV shows can be seen in around one hundred countries. Period dramas are particularly popular. And this week, TRT's newest production 'Alparslan: the Great Seljuk' has hit screens. Kubra Akkoc has this first look.

#AlparslantheGreatSeljuks #TurkishDrama #TV

On this episode of Showcase;

ABBA is Back with 'Voyage' 00:02

Gary Collins, Editor of the ABBA Fan Club Magazine 03:21

The Phantom of the Opera 08:42

Shortcuts 11:15

Beyoglu Culture Road Festival 13:40

#ABBA #Festival #Broadway

Dozens of artistic events are taking place all over Istanbul's famous Beyoglu district. It is all part of Turkey's efforts to throw a festival following what seemed like an endless lockdown period. Nursena Tuter went on a mini road trip, and here is what she saw.

#BeyogluCultureRoadFestival #Istanbul #Festival

ABBA dominated the disco scene for more than a decade with hits like 'Waterloo', 'Dancing Queen', and of course 'Mamma Mia'. Then came the break up in 1982. So it was quite the shock when a new album was announced after 40 years. Zeynep Gokce has more about how it landed with the critics.

Gary Collins, Editor of the ABBA Fan Club Magazine 02:55

#ABBA #Music #Band

On this episode of Showcase;

2021 Booker Prize Winner 00:02

Maya Jasanoff, Chair of the Judges, 2021 Booker Prize 00:42

Shortcuts 09:52

The Bristol Sound 11:47

Marvel's Eternals 20:47

#BookerPrize #Eternals #TheBristolSound

A photography exhibition in Bristol and a recently published book are highlighting the city's groundbreaking music scene of the late 20th century. Alican Pamir spoke with Mark Simmons, the photographer behind both projects. And they reflected on how ethnic diversity helped Bristol Sounds become a global phenomenon.

#BristolSounds #MusicPhotography #AlternativeMusic

When Damon Galgut won the Booker Prize, he said this was a moment for African writers. Not just his win, but also his fellow Africans who won this year's Nobel Prize for Literature and France's top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt.

Maya Jasanoff, Chair of the Judges, 2021 Booker Prize 00:42

#BookerPrize #Book #Literature

Marvel is increasingly trying to diversify its cinematic universe with a black superhero film and an Asian one. Now with its latest release 'Eternals', it's aiming to set the bar even higher.

#Eternals #Marvel #Cinema