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11月4日公開の主要映画：『Wild Horse Nine』からドキュメンタリーまで

11月4日（水）より、マーティン・マクドナー監督による米英合作のスパイコメディ『Wild Horse Nine』が公開される。ジョン・マルコヴィッチとサム・ロックウェル主演の本作は、サヴォワの小さな学校を記録したドキュメンタリーや、1970年代フランスの堕胎合法化運動を描くドラマなど、多様なジャンルの作品も同時に上映され、観客に豊かな映画体験を提供する。

New York City Center revives In the Heights as a timely community story

NEW YORK (AP) — David Mendizábal vividly remembers sitting in the audience for the final performances of playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights. ” Almost two decades later, Mendizábal is directing the musical that was once his “portal to the theater.

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Kuwait exhibition presents Ukraine’s Islamic heritage and cultural ties

The Embassy of Ukraine in Kuwait organized a photo exhibition titled “The Islamic Heritage of Ukraine,” followed by a piano concert featuring Ukrainian pianist Dr Denys Bodnar, within celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence and the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Kuwait. In his remarks, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Maksym Subkh stressed that Islam was an i

Arab World Institute president outlines plans for stronger Kuwait-France cultural links

Anne-Claire Legendre, President of the Arab World Institute and former French ambassador to Kuwait, returned to the country within the delegation accompanying French President Emmanuel Macron during his official visit. She stayed on in Kuwait the following day, using the opportunity to reconnect with the country and explore ways to further strengthen the longstanding cultural ties between Kuwait and France.

Doha exhibition charts a millennium of Chinese maritime ceramics trade

Qatar Museums (QM) Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani inaugurated Monday the ‘Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics’ exhibition at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ).

Qatar launches Fashion and Crafts Council to connect talent with global markets

Qatar Museums (QM) Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani announced the establishment of the Qatar Fashion and Crafts Council as Qatar steps up efforts to strengthen its creative industries and attract investment in culture, fashion and design.

縦書き風エッセーが若い女性に支持、SNS時代の読書体験を開拓

スマートフォンの縦画面で読みやすい構成を採ったエッセーが、10代から20代の女性を中心に支持を広げている。

中国主要メディアがドラマ「VIVANT」を相次ぎ批判

中国の国営・共産党系メディアがTBS系ドラマ「VIVANT」の中国描写を相次いで批判した。

西山朋佳が棋士資格を行使へ、来年4月に史上初の女性棋士

西山朋佳新四段が棋士資格を行使すると発表し、2027年4月1日付で史上初の女性棋士になる見通しとなった。

Brazilian lawmaker Andre Janones, Lula's social media 'general'

In Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first victory speech, he praised "our general" Andre Janones, the brains behind the online campaign that ensured his stunning comeback.

Walter Koenig, who played original Chekov on 'Star Trek,' dies at 90

Walter Koenig, the actor best known for his role as Pavel Chekov on the groundbreaking television show "Star Trek" and in the franchise's first seven movies, has died at age 90, his representative said Monday.

ITV drama Adultery examines temptation, class and family consequences

Actors Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai say ITV’s Adultery approaches infidelity without simple judgment while exploring grief, class, temptation and damage to two families.

Dance in the Dark brings an immersive family adventure to Birmingham MAC

Dance in the Dark at Birmingham MAC uses darkness, sound and interactive performance to create an imaginative theatrical experience for children and families.

Albert Zahn’s carved birds find a lasting home in Wisconsin museums

Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn transformed his retirement home into Birds Park with carved figures; surviving works are now preserved in major museum collections.

Eric Ries sets out how mission-driven companies can endure

A review of Eric Ries’s Incorruptible examines his practical framework for keeping companies ethical and mission-driven as they grow, compete and answer to investors.

Book examines five forces driving the next phase of Indian startups

A review of The Lift-Off Nation argues that experienced founders, broader sectors, global ambition, deeper capital and government-backed infrastructure are reshaping India’s startup ecosystem.

松下洸平が語る大河「豊臣兄弟！」、徳川家康に込めた軽妙さと重み

NHK大河ドラマ「豊臣兄弟！」で徳川家康を演じる松下洸平が、1年半に及ぶ撮影と役作り、共演者との現場を振り返った。

Villain intrigue: 'Clayface', Holmes doc lead N. America box office

A buzzy new documentary about jailed tech CEO Elizabeth Holmes gave "Clayface," a gory Batman villain origin story, a run for its money at this weekend's domestic box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Thousands gather in Prague to protest licence fee plans

Several thousand people gathered in Prague on Sunday to protest against plans to change the funding system for public television and radio, accusing the government of stifling press freedom.

Historic Ramallah olive press joins modern production with local tradition

A Ramallah olive press operating in a building dating to 1917 has begun its annual season, continuing a social and agricultural tradition under the Al-Rantisi family.

小椋佳さんが語る「夢芝居」の意外な誕生と美空ひばりさんへの歌唱指導

シンガー・ソングライターの小椋佳さんが、梅沢富美男さんの「夢芝居」と美空ひばりさんの「愛燦燦」の制作秘話を振り返った。

Stop-motion 'Wildwood' showcases 'human creativity' in AI age

After a murder of crows kidnaps her little brother, a young girl ventures into an enchanted forest filled with talking animals and other magical beings, where a looming war will decide everyone's fate.

Alexander Skarsgard and his viral 'Wicker' transformation

Alexander Skarsgard says he could hardly wait to become the plaited fantasy husband conjured up for a lonely woman in the whimsical romantic drama "Wicker."

Romantasy fans ready for sleepless night as 'Court of Thorns and Roses' returns

Throngs of fans dressed as "faeries" are expected to descend on bookshops around the world next week, as anticipation builds over the long-awaited next installment in the blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" romantasy series.

Lula, Bolsonaro lock horns in final debate before Brazil vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will clash with right-winger Flavio Bolsonaro in a second and final election debate on Friday, in a last-ditch effort to lure undecided voters.

Sacha Baron Cohen revives the 'problematic dinosaur' Ali G in new film

With "Ali G: Who Iz I?" Sacha Baron Cohen has returned to the guerrilla-style comedy that catapulted him to global fame -- but this time, the character has faced criticsm.

New centre puts focus on Portuguese dictator Salazar's legacy

A centre devoted to the study of Portugal's 20th-century dictator Antonio Salazar opened in his home village on Friday after two decades of disputes.

New Greece law bans social media for under-15s

Greece's parliament passed a law Friday banning children under 15 from social media, joining a growing number of countries imposing curbs on young people's use of the apps.

China's first AI film hits cinemas but ticket sales lag

China's first fully AI-generated feature film opens in cinemas on Friday, in what promises to be a tough box-office test for the country's booming tech industry as advance ticket sales lag.

Lula, Bolsonaro to clash once more before Brazil vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will clash with his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro in a second and final televised debate on Friday, as both make a last-ditch effort to sway undecided voters.

Dressed to kill: Haircuts cap menacing look of Japan's yakuza

At a barbershop in Tokyo, yakuza gangster Tekisasu glances in the mirror at his meticulous new cut and thanks the hairdresser for the weekly trim crucial to his mobster trade.

'Fake' pollsters hit US midterms

A self-described US polling firm whose data was tracked by political campaigns and mainstream media has admitted that its polls were fabricated, in the second such scandal to stir controversy ahead of the midterm elections.

Monet's 'Iris' fetches 50 mn euros at Paris auction

"Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) including buyer fees in Paris on Thursday, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.

French, Japanese authors try to write novel on one-day train ride

Sixteen writers -- half French-speaking and half Japanese -- boarded a luxury train in Kyoto on Thursday, faced with the unusual task of collectively writing a novel in under 24 hours.

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