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04/07/2012

The director Asif Kapadia turns his attention to his own city and helicopters in a god-like view of London since the Olympics were awarded in 2005.

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Presented by Sarfraz Manzoor.

On today's programme we talk to Asif Kapadia about his new documentary The Odyssey, we hear from Malian kora player Toumani Diabat茅 and as Woody Allen releases his new film set in Rome, we find out why Italian film critics are waving their arms in protest.

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18 minutes

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Thu 5 Jul 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • Asif Kapadia and Olympic Short Film The Odyssey

    The director turns his attention to his own city and helicopters in a god-like view of London since the Olympics were awarded in 2005.

    Duration: 05:55

  • Toumani Diabat茅

    Malian kora musician Toumani Diabat茅 talks about his latest Brazilian collaboration with Arnaldo Antunes and Edgard Scandurra.

    Duration: 06:23

  • To Rome With Love

    As Woody Allen's new film has been dismissed by some critics as superficial and simplistic, we asked if countries like Italy always inspire the same clich茅s when they appear in foreign films.

    Duration: 05:10

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Jul 2012 14:32GMT
  • Wed 4 Jul 2012 22:32GMT
  • Thu 5 Jul 2012 02:32GMT
  • Thu 5 Jul 2012 08:32GMT