Directors, actors, and producers from around the globe are back in the south of France to compete for the Cannes film festival's prestigious Palm d'Or award. It's a return to normalcy after Covid-19 cancelled last year's event. But noticeably absent are Netflix and so many female directors.
We look at the divas of the Arab world. Through song and cinema, they took centre stage in an era that's getting a red carpet-esque tribute. An interactive exhibition in Paris shows the 1920s through the 70s when these women weren't just entertainers but feminists who faced down the patriarchy.
Coline Houssais, Author of ‘Music of the Arab World’ 04:20
Frustrated with limited options in modest fashion, an English teacher in Istanbul decided to come up with her own fashion mall. Nursena Tuter has the story of Zeruj Ozkaymaz.
We take a look at the modest fashion industry which is worth over $280 billion by some estimates. They vary from modest labels like Modanisa to contributions by global brands such as Nike. Organisers at one popular New York museum are celebrating this boost of representation with a fashion show.
Marvel is officially back in business. The long-awaited production, Black Widow, is finally out. And its release signals the next step in Marvel's ambitions for box-office domination.
This year's Venice Architecture Bienniale examines the coexistence of architecture and the environment in the midst of global issues and the coronavirus pandemic.
Hashim Sarkis, Curator of the 17th International Architecture Exhibition 05:42
For the last three years, TRT has been awarding screenplays at the 12 Punto Script Days Competition. The goal is to create a network between experienced and new filmmakers. Nursena Tuter has more.
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