Latest update: 08/01/2010

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Hiroaki Umeda's new choreography

Today in Culture, Genie Godula interviews Japanese choreographer Hiroaki Umeda. The New York Times says his moves are "like a tin man with oil flowing freely through his veins." He’s in Paris to premiere a new three-man piece at the Suresnes Cité Danse festival, just outside Paris.

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03/02/2012 - CULTURE

Through the lens of Dominique Issermann

We meet Dominique Issermann, photographer to the stars, to talk about her beautiful images of the supermodel Laetitia Casta. Also on the show, "EuroCrash! The Musical", the show that's getting laughs despite the sinking economy, and great expectations for Charles Dickens' bicentenary.

02/02/2012 - CULTURE

Seeing double: the Mona Lisa's twin

In today’s show: Mona Lisa's hotter 'twin sister' is discovered 500 years on. But first, South Africa's best crime writer, Deon Meyer, talks to us about his latest novel "Trackers." Plus, astounding wildlife footage is given a child-friendly narrative hook in Disney's "African Cats."

01/02/2012 - CULTURE

A 'Twilight Portrait' of Russia

Discover a disturbing portrait of modern day Russia in today's Culture show. The director Angelina Nikonova speaks to Eve Jackson about her award winning film, "Twilight Portrait." Also on the programme, Lana Del Rey is set to face the music as her album "Born to Die" hits the shelves and we visit Berlin's art supermarket.

31/01/2012 - CULTURE

'Elles' explores female sexuality

In today’s show, Juliette Binoche enters dark and controversial territory in ‘Elles.’ Director Malgoska Szumowska joins us in the studio to explain why the film has got everyone talking. We also visit Christian Dior's childhood home and take a look at Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut.

30/01/2012 - CULTURE

Nicholas Evans revisits the American West

His first novel "The Horse Whisperer" became one of the best selling books of all time - the author Nicholas Evans is in the studio to talk about his latest book "The Brave." Then Donatella's comeback, Galliano's stand in, Chanel's stewardess chic and Gaultier's tribute to Amy Winehouse: we get the round up from Haute Couture Week from our fashion critic Jessica Michault.

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looks interesting though...

by Anonyme - 14/01/2010 - 14:35

His piece looks interesting but his talk is rather dull. If he is going to be on an interview program, he should be more prepared as a professional.

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