Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr dies aged 70
The European Film Academy announces the death of visionary director Béla Tarr, known for Sátántangó, after a long illness. Read our tribute to his cinematic legacy.
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Hungarian Filmmaker Béla Tarr Dies Aged 70
Acclaimed Hungarian director Béla Tarr, known for masterpieces like Sátántangó, has died after a long illness. The European Film Academy leads tributes to a visionary cinematic voice.
Jade Thirlwall Vows to 'Weird Out' Fans with New Music
Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall reveals her next solo album will be experimental, aiming to 'disorientate' listeners. She also plans a documentary and cherishes a hometown honour.
Controversial Palestinian Filmmaker Mohammad Bakri Dies at 72
Mohammad Bakri, the acclaimed Palestinian actor and director known for 'Jenin, Jenin', has died aged 72. Explore his career bridging Israeli and Palestinian societies.
British cameraman's near-death experiences filming in remote lands
Stan Gaskell, a 24-year-old extreme cameraman from North Yorkshire, recounts filming in 39 countries, surviving pirate-infested waters and Sahara breakdowns. Discover his incredible journey.
Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to prison in absentia
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, fresh from winning Gotham Awards, is sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda'. He intends to return to Iran to serve the term. Read the full story.
Iran sentences film director Jafar Panahi to prison
Iranian authorities have sentenced acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi to prison. Explore the details of his case and the international outcry it has provoked.
Free Jazz: A Guide to History's Most Maligned Music
Explore the challenging world of free jazz with Thurston Moore's new guidebook. Discover why this 'soul music, both political and spiritual' deserves your attention and how to start listening.
Debit's Desaceleradas: A Slow Dive into Cumbia
Explore Debit's remarkable new album, Desaceleradas, where Afro-Latin cumbia is decelerated into an eerie, ambient soundworld. Discover how slowness creates dread.
JJJJJerome Ellis & Vesper Sparrow's New Album Review
Discover how JJJJJerome Ellis and Vesper Sparrow's collaborative album 'Shelter Press' creates profound musical sanctuary through experimental soundscapes and poetic depth.
Coronation Street's Experimental Episode Backlash
Coronation Street faces fan fury over an experimental episode featuring internal monologues. Viewers branded the new format 'unwatchable' as David and Shona Platt received devastating baby news.
Sara Ajnnak: Elemental Folk Power Meets Eerie Beauty
Discover how Sara Ajnnak and The Ciderhouse Rebellion create a hauntingly beautiful musical journey through four distinct emotional landscapes in their groundbreaking new release.
Danny Brown's Stardust: Post-Rehab Rebirth
Detroit rapper Danny Brown returns transformed on 'Stardust,' blending hyperpop innovation with raw post-rehab optimism in his most personal work yet.
CD Rose wins 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental novel
Author CD Rose has claimed the prestigious 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his boundary-pushing novel 'The Blind Accordionist', celebrating fiction that breaks the mould and propels the novel into new territories.
Peter Watkins: Maverick filmmaker who changed documentaries dies
Celebrating the life and legacy of Peter Watkins, the revolutionary British director whose groundbreaking films like 'Culloden' and 'The War Game' challenged the BBC and redefined documentary filmmaking.
Danielewski's 1200-page Western 'Tom's Crossing'
The literary mastermind behind 'House of Leaves' unveils his monumental new work - a genre-bending Western that promises to redefine storytelling. Discover the ambitious novel 16 years in the making.
Peter Watkins: Maverick filmmaker who redefined documentaries
Remembering the groundbreaking director whose radical documentary style challenged mainstream cinema and redefined historical storytelling
Alpha Maid: Scuffed Production Meets Superb Songwriting
Discover how Alpha Maid's debut album blends deliberately rough production with exceptional songwriting in this compelling collaboration with Mica Levi.
Tim Burton's English Childhood Before Hollywood Fame
Acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton shares surprising childhood memories of growing up near Bognor Regis, England, before his family's move to America shaped his iconic cinematic style.
Anna von Hausswolff's Gothic Masterpiece 'Iconoclasts'
Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff returns with 'Iconoclasts,' a breathtaking album that blends cathedral-sized organ sounds with exhilarating gothic songcraft, creating what critics are calling her most ambitious work yet.
Assesmasses: When Gaming Becomes Collective Performance Art
Discover how the experimental game Assesmasses is blurring the lines between gaming and performance art by turning live crowds into active participants in a revolutionary digital experience.
Juana Molina: Why I hate being solemn
Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, disdain for artistic pretension, and the playful spontaneity behind her groundbreaking new work.
David Lynch Spotted in Rare Los Angeles Appearance
The reclusive filmmaking legend David Lynch emerges from his creative sanctuary for a surprise Los Angeles outing, sparking excitement among fans of his iconic work including Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive.
Laura Ann Singh's Spiky Jazz: This Week's Essential Tracks
Discover the electrifying free jazz of Laura Ann Singh and other must-hear tracks in this week's Guardian music roundup, featuring bold new sounds reshaping the UK jazz scene.
Apartment House stuns at Wigmore Hall with contemporary works
London's prestigious Wigmore Hall witnessed a breathtaking evening of contemporary classical music as the acclaimed Apartment House ensemble delivered mesmerising performances of works by Caitlin Smith, Michael Paccione, and others.
Question Time with Film Legend Terry Gilliam
Film icon Terry Gilliam invites Guardian readers to submit their burning questions in an exclusive Q&A about his extraordinary career, from Monty Python to his latest cinematic ventures.
OpenAI's Atlas: ChatGPT's Revolutionary Web Browser
OpenAI unveils Atlas, an experimental web browser that transforms how ChatGPT interacts with the internet, offering unprecedented accuracy and contextual understanding.
Inside Terence Davies' Final Film: Rare Photos Revealed
Exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs reveal the celebrated British director at work on what would become his poignant farewell to cinema.
Glasgow's Radical Theatre Festival Breaks All Rules
Discover how Glasgow's groundbreaking Take Me Somewhere festival is revolutionising immersive theatre with daring performances that challenge audiences and transform the city into a stage.
MAFS UK's Nelly Makes Shocking Intimate Confession
Married at First Sight UK's Nelly Udobong reveals intimate struggles and emotional challenges in his experimental marriage that left viewers stunned.
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