Taika Waititi on Thor, Art in the Age of Terror, David Adjaye, Eisenstein's October
Taika Waititi goes from the independent film sector to direct the Marvel blockbuster, Thor: Ragnarok. Plus David Adjaye on his plans for the UK's National Holocaust Memorial.
Kiwi director Taika Waititi, known for Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Flight of the Conchords, on bringing his comedic style of indie film-making to the Hollywood superhero blockbuster in Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok.
Eisenstein's film about the Russian Revolution, October, is about to be screened in its newly restored original version, with the London Symphony Orchestra performing the original score live at the Barbican. Ian Christie explores the film's significance.
Samira Ahmed discusses how art has responded to terror post 9/11, with former official war artist John Keane and Sanna Moore, curator of the Imperial War Museum London's new exhibition, Age of Terror: Art since 9/11.
Designer David Adjaye reveals his plans for the UK's National Holocaust Memorial, which will be created in a park near the Houses of Parliament.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Timothy Prosser.
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Taika Waititi on Thor
Duration: 07:04
Art in the Age of Terror
Duration: 08:54
David Adjaye
Duration: 05:21
Eisenstein's October
Duration: 06:11
Eisenstein's October
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A restored version of is shown at the Barbican Hall, Barbican, London on 26 October 2017.
The film is accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra playing Edmund Meisel's original score live.
Image: A still from Eisenstein's October
Image credit: (c) Eisenstein Centre Moscow
Art in the Age of Terror
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The exhibition听 is at the Imperial War Museum, London from 26 October 2017 - 8 May 2018.
Image: Rachel Howard DHC 6765, Study 2005
Household gloss on board
Image credit: (c) The Artist/Photo Prudence Cumming Associates
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David Adjaye
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An image of the front entry of the UK National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre , designed by Adjaye Associates and Ron Arad Architects, to be built in Victoria Towers Park, London.
Image credit: Adjaye Associates and Ron Arad Architects
Taika Waititi on Thor
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opens in UK cinemas on 4 October 2017, certificate 12A.
Images:
Main image above: Taika Waititi (Left)听directs Chris Hemsworth (Thor) on the set of 听Thor: Ragnarok.
Image credit: Jasin Boland (c) Marvel Studios 2017.
Smaller image to the right:听 From Left: Hulk (Mark Ruffalo); Thor (Chris Emsworth); Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson); and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in a still from听Thor: Ragnarok
Image credit: (c) Marvel Studios 2017
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Role Contributor Presenter Samira Ahmed Interviewed Guest Taika Waititi Interviewed Guest Ian Christie Interviewed Guest John Keane Interviewed Guest Sanna Moore Interviewed Guest David Adjaye Producer Timothy Prosser Broadcast
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