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19/05/2011

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Mark Coles.

On today's programme: Cannes, Xu Bing and LA Noire.

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18 minutes

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Fri 20 May 2011 12:32GMT
大象传媒 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Cannes

    Strong contenders for the Palme d'Or film prize are emerging at this year's festival. Variety's film critic Lisa Nesselson joins us.

    Duration: 06:46

  • Xu Bing

    The internationally renowned Chinese artist talks about the inspiration for Background Story 7, his huge shadow-and-light box installation, inspired by a 17th Century Chinese painting.

    Duration: 04:31

  • L.A. Noire

    Video games take a leap forward with this release, a sophisticated experience allowing players to solve crimes using body language.

    Duration: 05:56

Broadcasts

  • Thu 19 May 2011 21:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Fri 20 May 2011 02:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Fri 20 May 2011 08:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Fri 20 May 2011 12:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online