Monocle Films
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Hook, Line & Bunker
The Swiss are infatuated with their tunnels and underground shelters - and have more of them than any other country in the world. Monocle's David Michon and photographer Beat Schweizer explored their hidden appeal.
Monocle Christmas Market 2013
Tyler Brûlé and his merry team recently hosted the 2nd annual Monocle Christmas Market. For a festive weekend Midori House was home to some of Monocle’s favourite nations and retailers mixing the best of…
A Bohemian Toy Story
The Czech Republic has a rich toy-making history which dedicated collectors and craftsmen are committed to keeping alive. From the atelier to the Christmas market, Monocle films discovers an inspiring toy story where art…
Boom and Gloom
Kashgar may look like just another Chinese boomtown but the city is riven with ethnic tensions. Monocle visits a frontier where tradition is clashing with change.
Liquid Courage
In Mexico, a new breed of entrepreneurs is building brands around family-produced mezcal and distributing it to the world's capitals. We visit Oaxaca where this spirit is being given new life.
Drive and Ambition
Italy’s motor city has long suffered from being painted with a very grey brush. However, as Monocle found out, it is Turin’s industrial heritage that is providing the inspiration and technical expertise to spur…
Arctic inspiration
The Arctic has inspired the world for centuries with tales of adventure and exploration. Monocle heads to Denmark to see the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art’s current exhibition, Arctic, that seeks out the past…
Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam
Cityscapes surround us and inspire us. Architecture speaks to our eyes and our minds. Monocle heads to Rotterdam's own Architecture Film Festival, to investigate the complex alchemy between real and invisible cities.
The Kids are All Right
Learning from a master is a privilege in any sphere. To nurture ideas for the arts, Rolex’s Mentor & Protégé initiative has been teaming world-leading practitioners with promising prodigies around the globe. Monocle's culture…
Fogo Island – Part 2: Architecture
New architecture is a powerful way to brand a location but it’s not without risk when the local area is already rich in tradition and natural beauty. Monocle films journeyed to the remote island…
