Now playing Next Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Smelly da Vinci, drug cartel musical 'Emilia Pérez', 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds' 'Wild God' - here's what to consume in Europe this weekend. 31/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'Emilia Pérez' – Audiard’s Cannes-winning triumph Following 'A Prophet' (2009), ‘Dheepan’ (2015) and 'Paris, 13th District' (2021), French director Jacques Audiard orchestrates a barnstorming comeback. His Mexico-set gangster trans musical featuring gender transitioning, cartels, gorgeous choreographies and songs about vaginoplasty is unmissable. 30/08/2024