Celebrating Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood superstar and global icon
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, or "Big B" as he is fondly known, was the focus of a new documentary and major retrospective at this year's Festival des 3 Continents (Three Continents Festival) in...
View ArticleThe one and only official Swedish dictionary hits the shelves
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Swedish Academy. There’s interesting information about building with bamboo, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers,...
View ArticleFrench actor Depardieu stripped of Quebec honor over misogynistic comments
French cinema legend Gérard Depardieu was stripped of Quebec's top honor on Wednesday over his "scandalous" comments against women recently broadcast in a report.
View ArticleAmerican director Greta Gerwig chosen as jury president for 2024 Cannes Festival
The Cannes Film Festival announced Thursday that Greta Gerwig, director of summer blockbuster "Barbie", will preside over the jury at its 77th edition in May.
View ArticleWater, water, everywhere …
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the record-breaking floods in northern France. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Ollia Horton’s “Happy...
View ArticleRevised edition of 'Tintin in the Congo' aims to address racism, colonialism
A newly released version of the comic book "Tintin in the Congo" seeks to address accusations of racism and colonialism with a reworked cover, new preface and modifications to the story. But the...
View ArticleCharismatic Congolese rapper Jessy B wins 2023 RFI music prize
Jessy B from the Republic of Congo is the winner of the 2023 RFI Prix Découvertes (Discovery Prize) for upcoming musicians from the African continent. Chosen by a jury headed by French rapper Black M,...
View ArticleHygiene and humanity explored through Tokyo's famous toilets
Featured at the 2023 Paris Photo Fair, the Tokyo Toilet Project is a reflection on our relationship with sanitation inspired by the Japanese capital's world-famous loos.
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
This week on The Sound Kitchen, there’s a special Christmas program from us to you. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!
View ArticleBourges named as European culture capital for 2028
Bourges, a medium-sized town in the heart of France, is looking forward to an economic boost after being chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2028 alongside Ceské Budejovice, in the Czech...
View ArticleCongolese filmmaker Baloji mixes magic with biting social commentary
"Omen", the debut feature from Congolese director Baloji, is a poignant tale of cross-cultural discovery that weaves together themes of witchcraft, exclusion and feminism. Having already impressed the...
View ArticleThere’s Music in the Kitchen, No 32
This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listener’s musical requests. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!
View ArticleNobel Peace Prize winner runs for office
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the presidential candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Ollia...
View ArticlePriceless remains from Pompeii discovered in Belgian home
A marble bas-relief that decorated the home of a Belgian family for almost 50 years has turned out to be a 2,000-year-old relic from Pompeii, the ancient Roman city near Italy's Mount Vesuvius.
View ArticleFrench film ‘Anatomy of a fall’ wins best screenplay, foreign film at Golden...
The French film ‘Anatomy of a fall’ won two Golden Globes at an awards ceremony dominated by the biopic 'Oppenheimer'.
View ArticleParis inaugurates rue David Bowie eight years after rock icon's death
The city of Paris will on Monday name a street after rock music icon David Bowie, a first in honour of the singer eight years after his death.
View ArticleFrance’s most prestigious journalism prize
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the French investigative reporter Albert Londres. There’s listener news and “The Listener’s Corner”, loads of great music,...
View ArticleA fusion of cultures for Ghanaian troupe bringing highlife to France
What happens when a Ghanaian singer forms a band in Bayonne with musicians from the southwest of France? The answer is Ah! Kwantou – a dynamic troupe empowered by cultural exchange.
View ArticleOlympics on the Seine
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Opening Ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. There’s “On This Day” and “The Listener’s Corner”, loads of great...
View ArticleFrench film 'Anatomy of a Fall' nominated for five awards at 2024 Oscars
"Anatomy of a Fall", the French thriller that swept the Cannes Film Festival, has been nominated for five 2024 Academy Awards, it was announced on Tuesday – including the top honours for best picture...
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