For years, Jasmila Zbanic hoped someone else would dramatize the worst atrocity of the Balkan wars. Instead, she did so with “Quo Vadis, Aida?” and it has been nominated for an Oscar.
Author: ALEX MARSHALL
BAFTA Nominations: ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Rocks’ Lead Diverse List
But the nominees include many independent films, after BAFTA overhauled its voting processes to rectify all-white, all-male shortlists.
Britain’s Transgender Stand-Ups Find Comedy in a Hostile Climate
With opposition to transgender issues regularly expressed by mainstream British figures, the country’s trans comedians are often just trying to assert their humanity.
Scrapped Plans for London Concert Hall Sour Mood for U.K. Musicians
The decision comes as classical musicians struggle to deal with the impact of the pandemic and Britain’s departure from the European Union.
French Mayor Opens Museums, Defying Coronavirus Orders
Cultural institutions in France have been clamoring to reopen for months. They found an unlikely champion in a far-right civic official in Perpignan.
Paris Opera to Act on Racist Stereotypes in Ballet
A report said the company, which has lagged behind on issues of race, needs to do more to promote diversity.
Janez Jansa Kicks Off a Culture War in Slovenia’s Museums
Slovenia’s government has replaced the directors of major institutions. But it says “run-of-the-mill artists really have nothing to complain about.”
An Organ Recital, With a Coronavirus Shot
Salisbury Cathedral is joining Britain’s vaccination drive, and its organists are providing a musical accompaniment. They’re even taking requests.
Glastonbury Festival Canceled for a Second Year Due to Pandemic
Britain’s biggest music event won’t take place for a second year in a row. The decision has sent shock waves across Europe, where festivals have already been asking politicians for help.
A Theater Serves as a Courthouse, Provoking Drama Offstage
Black artists and activists in Birmingham, England, say the city’s largest playhouse has sold out by leasing its auditoriums to the criminal justice system.