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28/05/2012

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

On today's programme: Cannes, Lynette Wallworth and Frente Cumbiero.

Picture shows Michael Haneke, winner of Palme D鈥橭r for his film Amour. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images.

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18 minutes

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Tue 29 May 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • Cannes Film Festival

    As Cannes came to a close on Sunday, we find out if the awards reflect the view of the critics and ask why the many literary adaptations premiered were not so successful and none of them won a prize.

    Duration: 03:56

  • Coral Rekindling Venus

    International musicians and cinematographers have co-operated to make a new film by Australian artist Lynette Wallworth about the state of the oceans.

    Duration: 07:09

  • Frente Cumbiero

    Cumbia music spreads acorss Latin America from Argentina to Mexico, and its long history means it's ripe for re-invention. Frente Cumbiero recall the tradition while bringing it bang up to date.

    Duration: 06:23

Broadcasts

  • Mon 28 May 2012 14:32GMT
  • Mon 28 May 2012 22:32GMT
  • Tue 29 May 2012 02:32GMT
  • Tue 29 May 2012 08:32GMT