Oum Kulthum was a legendary Egyptian singer and the most famous woman in Egypt after Cleopatra. In her film "Looking for Oum Kulthum," Iranian filmmaker Shirin Neshat has brought the diva’s story to the screen, with personal touches.
World-renowned historian Philip Mansel believes the multiculturalism that existed in much of the Middle East before WWI is now found in places like London, which he says has transformed from a dull English city to a vibrant multi-ethnic stronghold.
Documentary film and animation makers attended the 11th Istanbul International Architecture and Urban Films Festival, where many architects' works were showcased. TRT World spoke to Mahera Omar from Pakistan and Atom Saskal from Turkey.
September has become the biggest time for contemporary art in the Istanbul calendar, including both Contemporary Istanbul, a major art fair, and the city’s famed biennial. This year's biennial focused on what it means to be a good neighbour.
Flight, adapted from a novel by journalist-turned-novelist Caroline Brothers, has been the talk of the Edinburgh Festival, where it made its debut. It takes “a miniature approach towards an epic story" of two Afghan boys who travel to Europe on foot.
In the lead-up to elections, Green party head Metiria Turei revealed she had misled authorities as a young single mother on welfare. Relentless media coverage of her confession pushed her to resign — leading to criticisms of double standards.
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