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Proto-feminists of the Spanish Golden Age
This article explores the lives and works of María de Zayas and Ana Caro de Mallén—two groundbreaking women writers of Spain’s Golden Age—whose bold female characters challenged the gender norms of their time. From picaresque tales with proto-feminist undertones to plays that gave women an active voice against injustice, their legacy continues to inspire centuries later.
Songs of Bulbul
Aakash Odedra’s Songs of Bulbul is a hauntingly beautiful fusion of classical Kathak and contemporary dance, inspired by the Sufi myth of the bulbul. Through powerful choreography and spiritual symbolism, the performance follows a nightingale’s transcendental journey from captivity to freedom, culminating in a final, soul-liberating song. A heart-wrenching yet enlightening exploration of sacrifice, divinity, and artistic expression.
Stories Without Borders: Arab voices
A celebration of Arab creativity, Stories Without Borders explores the highlights of this year’s Safar and Shubbak Festivals in London. From powerful documentaries to surreal cinema and community-led art spaces, this review reflects on how storytelling—through film, food, and conversation—builds bridges across cultures.
I SEGRETI DELL’OCEANO
Nel documentario I segreti dell’oceano, David Attenborough lancia un grido d’allarme ma anche un messaggio di speranza: proteggere almeno il 30% degli oceani potrebbe invertire il declino ambientale globale. Dalle Hawai’i alla Papua Occidentale, il film mostra come la natura sia ancora capace di rigenerarsi, se le viene data la possibilità.
Prince’s Beautiful Misstep?
Once ridiculed as a cinematic misstep, Prince’s black-and-white directorial debut, Under the Cherry Moon, now feels like an ambitious, if flawed, experiment in style, satire, and self-expression. Rewatching it today reveals not just the cracks—but the brilliance trying to shine through them.
María de Pacheco & the Princess of Éboli
Two remarkable women—María Pacheco and the Princess of Éboli—defied the power structures of 16th-century Spain. One held a city under siege; the other played dangerous games in the royal court. Both paid the price for their ambition—but not without leaving their mark on history.
Attenborough et les océans : un plaidoyer pour l’avenir
À 99 ans, David Attenborough tire la sonnette d’alarme : dans son dernier film, il rappelle l’urgence de préserver les océans, écosystème clé de notre survie. Entre constats alarmants et lueurs d’espoir, un plaidoyer essentiel pour notre planète.
A Rare Window into Italian Documentary Filmmaking
The 4th Annual Italian Documentary Season arrives at London’s Bertha DocHouse, offering a rare chance to experience Italy’s most compelling documentary voices — from ecological epics to intimate portraits of childhood and identity.