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Matters of perspective
From a searing look at the travails of North Korean defectors to glimpses of beauty through a German master’s viewfinder - cultural highlights.
Bright sparks
From Polish thrillers and Argentinian documentaries to the perfect soundtrack for entertaining this summer, we survey the most exciting new releases in culture.
Artistic licence
From a Danish short-story collection to an exploration of Hollywood’s cultural legacy, we survey the works that capture our times.
The lives of others
From art thievery to murderous intentions, warzones to Japanese suburbs, we highlight the latest releases on screen, page and stereo that will keep you diverted and delighted as winter draws near.
In living memory
Luca Guadagnino crafts an intimate coming-of-age drama on a US military base, while Apple's acquired Iranian spy thriller offers geopolitical intrigue.
Call of the weird
As this unusual summer turns to autumn it seems the most striking cultural offerings around reflect the times. From a spooky take on the civil rights-era to alien hunters, dystopian societies and Japanese electropop.
Nothing but the truth
From skateboarding in Illinois to covert filming in the suburbs of Damascus, documentary films are enjoying mass-market appeal – and cashing in at the box office too. We meet the genre’s talents.
