Drama

Culture news

Salzburg Festival artistic director reappointed - Why it matters

Ahead of Austria's biggest opera and drama festival, Markus Hinterhäuser is reappointed as artistic director of Salzburg until 2031.

05/04/2024

Culture news

Netflix recreate Prince Andrew disaster interview in 'Scoop'

Netflix latest drama, 'Scoop', offers a behind-the-scenes look at Prince Andrew's disastrous 2019 interview addressing allegations of sexual misconduct.

02/04/2024

Culture news

Has the BBC plagiarised "The Ministry of Time" from a Spanish drama?

In response to the allegations, the author of the book from which the BBC claims its upcoming series is adapted, describes the ordeal as an "unfortunate coincidence".

28/02/2024

Culture news

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: TV drama exposes scandal in shadows

A four-part TV series, focusing on a UK Post Office scandal, has demonstrated the enormous power of docudrama to raise awareness. Within a week the government changed its policy as the public outcry grew over true-life cases involving hundreds of people who faced erroneous fraud claims.

17/01/2024

Culture news

Celebrated British filmmaker Terence Davies dies aged 77

Best-known for a pair of semi-autobiographical films that sensitively portray working-class life, British filmmaker Terence Davies died at home after a short illness.

09/10/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial'

The late William Friedkin's final film is a fitting full stop to a rich filmography.

06/10/2023

France

France: 11 dead after fire in disabled holiday care home

France's Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne visited the scene of the holiday home for people with disabilities in eastern France where 11 people died after a fire broke out early Wednesday.

09/08/2023

Culture news

Peaky Blinders star and creator attack Ron DeSantis over campaign ad

Ron DeSantis, the Republican Governor for Florida, has been attacked for using the fictional character from the hit TV series in an anti-LGBTQ advert for his US presidential campaign without asking for permission.

08/07/2023

World News

At least 29 dead in Beijing hospital fire

Videos on social can be seen of patients climbing out of windows to escape the blaze.

19/04/2023

Culture news

'Succession' Episode 3: Why it may be the best TV you see all year

Three Euronews Culture writers (and fans of the hit show Succession) weigh in on why the gamechanging Episode 3 of the final season may be the best TV you see all year.

12/04/2023

Culture news

An ode to 'Succession' as the final season airs

'Succession' has been hailed as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. As the final season approaches, we reflect on how a show about terrible people has captivated so many.

25/03/2023

World News

Arrests in Bulgaria after 18 Afghan migrants found dead in a truck

Bulgarian police say they have arrested seven people in connection with the deaths of 18 Afghan migrants, including a child, in the back of a truck

19/02/2023

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Vigil in Jakarta for victims of football stampede

Dozens of people have held a candlelight vigil in Jakarta on Sunday following the deaths of at least 125 people at a soccer match.

02/10/2022

Cinema

Colin Farrell and Harry Styles dazzle at Venice Film Festival

"The Banshee of Inisherin" looks set for the Mostra's Golden Lion, while "Don't Worry Darling" premieres.

06/09/2022

Culture news

Neighbours finale: But what are longest running soap operas in Europe?

To mark the finale of Neighbours, the beloved Australian soap opera which aired for 37 years, we thought we'd take a look at the longest running soap operas in Europe

01/08/2022

Culture news

Pulitzer Prizes honours Ukraine journalists

This year's Pulitzer Prize winners have been announced, with awards going to the best in US journalism and literature.

10/05/2022

Culture news

How does a drama school fall apart overnight? The strange case of ALRA

ALRA staff and students woke on a Monday morning to find they were without a drama school. Mismanagement, lost fees, and education anxieties , this is the fallout of a failed drama school.

29/04/2022

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UN demining body explodes landmines in South Sudan

After decades of civil war, landmines and unexploded bombs still contaminate large tracts of South Sudan's landscape, threatening the lives and livelihoods of its residents.

27/01/2022

Culture news

César Awards Nominations announced for 2022

The 47th edition of France's biggest night in film takes place next month – which films can you expect to be taking home the trophies?

26/01/2022

Culture news

Why Ukrainian politicians are fighting Netflix over 'Emily in Paris'

The Netflix hit has fielded some anger from Ukrainian people over it's caricature-laden inclusion of Petra in the show's second season.

03/01/2022