- FRANCE 24

08/02/2012 - CULTURE

'Zarafa': the tale of French giraffe mania

We're discussing the eternal appeal of pole dancing as strip club flick "Go Go Tales" is finally released in France. Then for a more family friendly film: "Zarafa" is a terrific animation about the first giraffe to reach France. Finally, cinema for the eco-friendly with the 29th edition of the International Environmental Film Festival.

01/02/2012 - CULTURE

Emotional 'Detachment' from Adrian Brody

Tony Kaye's "Detachment" is our must-see movie of the week. Adrian Brody stars as a brooding substitute teacher battling with both depression and difficult students. Then the Champs Elysées rolls out the red carpet for a week of film premieres at the 'Avenue du Cinéma' festival. For those who prefer older releases, the Cinémathèque Française is hosting a retrospective of Robert Altman's work.

27/01/2012 - CULTURE

Crazy for comics

In today’s programme, we uncover the secrets behind what's known as the ninth art here in France. We meet some of the stars of this year’s Angoulême comic festival including the "American Barbarian" creator, Tom Scioli, who joins us in the studio. Also on the show, hundreds learn to play the drums at a new African-meets-classical music event in Paris.

25/01/2012 - CULTURE

'The Artist': a worthy Oscar contender

We're giving you our verdict on the recent Oscars nominations. Michel Hazanavicius's silent flick "The Artist" is a worthy contender not to be missed. Our next pick of the week is David Schwimmer's "Trust", an unnerving film about the impact an internet predator has on a family. Plus, the Clermont-Ferrand festival proves short films can still be masterpieces.

13/01/2012 - CULTURE

Jonathan Ames' risqué revelations

The gentle neurotic, Jonathan Ames, in the studio to talk about his new risqué book "The Double Life is Twice as Good." We also meet Europe’s up and coming stars at the Eurosonic festival in Holland, and visit the largest American art collection in the world, once again available for viewing at New York's Met.

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10/01/2012 - CULTURE

Steven Spielberg chats to France 24

In today’s show Steven Spielberg talks to France 24 from the red carpet about his new film 'War Horse', David Bowie turns 65, and our guest Safinez Bousbia gives Algerian chaâbi music a new life in her documentary 'El Gusto.'

10/01/2012 - CULTURE

Funky music festivals

Discover the best French music festivals to kick the winter blues. The annual meeting place for music industry professionals, MIDEM, opens its doors to the public. We have a listen to some funky pop from the festival line-up including Selah Sue and French duo Brigitte. Then, calling all David Bowie fans: an event in Paris celebrates the best of British film including a look back at Bowie's iconic Ziggy Stardust days.

24/11/2011 - CULTURE

Jazzing it up

The Jazzycolors festival in Paris takes you around the world in one city. We’re meeting one of the groups, AMC Trio, who tell us about their particular brand of Slovakian-flavoured jazz. We’ve also got a taster of a sizzling, sweaty, sexy stage show, “Soy de Cuba”. And we’re finding out why St Peterburg ballet's performance of "Swan Lake" is still enchanting audiences.

10/11/2011 - CULTURE

Capturing Bamako

In today’s special show, we discover photography out of Africa. Join Eve Jackson as she explores the Bamako Encounters photo festival in Mali. Destruction, depletion and disarray - we meet the photographers who are campaigning for sustainability through creativity.

04/11/2011 - CULTURE

The Givers lighten up indie rock

It's a 100% music show today. We're joined by American band Givers who're bringing fresh new rhythms to the world of indie pop. Also on the programme, a forgotten ballet is brought back to life in Paris with costumes from fashion guru Christian Lacroix. We also give you a sneak preview of the long awaited documentary about hip-hop collective Tribe Called Quest.