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The Monocle Weekly

The Monocle Weekly

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 Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.2026 Monocle Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Literary History & Criticism Music Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’

    Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’
    Jan 19 2026

    We speak to acclaimed director Kaouther Ben Hania about her powerful 2025 docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab – a film that tells the story of the Israeli killing of a six-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped in a car under fire in Gaza.

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    12 mins
  • Disco Bambino and the enduring appeal of Italian disco

    Disco Bambino and the enduring appeal of Italian disco
    Jan 15 2026

    We speak with producer and scholar Beppe Savoni, the founder of Disco Bambino, a project celebrating Italian disco. The genre is back in full force thanks to the likes of Savoni – we look at why 2026 will continue that trend.

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    24 mins
  • Joachim Trier on his new award-winning film, ‘Sentimental Value’

    Joachim Trier on his new award-winning film, ‘Sentimental Value’
    Dec 22 2025

    We speak with film director Joachim Trier about his new film, ‘Sentimental Value’, a poignant story about reconciliation featuring Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve. The film won the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and it’s set to be the star of this awards season.

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    12 mins
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