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Women directors steal the festival show
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Women directors steal the festival show

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76 days on Wuhan’s frontline
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Filmed inside four Wuhan hospitals when Covid-19 erupted, 76 Days shows healthcare workers and patients struggling to survive with resilience and dignity.

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Migration: It’s not one-way traffic

The news headlines are full of stories of migrants trying to come to Britain. But for much of this country’s history, it’s been the other way round. And Britain’s emigration rate remains one of the highest in the world.

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The Casteless Collective is an Indian protest music band that highlights social issues that society has tried to suppress.

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The art of non-fiction
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The art of non-fiction

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Making North African waves

‘Waves’ features the work of five contemporary artists linked to North Africa and its diaspora, as they explore regional and global themes.

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Anti-Asian racism: time to act

When a friend of Jennifer Lim was punched in the eye in a London street because she was ethnically Chinese, Lim decided to act. Luckily, acting is her business.

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Speaking in fiery Asian tongues
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Speaking in fiery Asian tongues

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Two Palestinians go dogging

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Among the Trees
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'Among the Trees' celebrates key works of art that reimagine how we think about trees and forests.

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