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Todd Haynes, Trevor Horn, new galleries at the Imperial War Museum

Todd Haynes on directing Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in his latest film May December and super producer Trevor Horn on re-imagining 1980s classic tracks.

The UK’s first art, film and photography galleries dedicated to war and conflict have just opened at the Imperial War Museum. Al Murray, who has made several documentaries about Britain’s wars, and Rachel Newell, Head of Art at the Imperial War Museum, join Samira Ahmed to discuss the new galleries.

Director Todd Haynes talks about his new film May December which stars Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. The black comedy drama follows an actress who travels to Georgia to meet a controversial woman she is set to portray in a film.

And musician and producer Trevor Horn, known for creating the sound of the 1980s, talks about his new album Echoes – Ancient and Modern. It reimagining songs from 1982 to 2012 and includes performances from Iggy Pop, Tory Amos and Marc Almond.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Olivia Skinner

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  • Mon 13 Nov 2023 19:15

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