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20/08/2012

Tony Scott, Lo' Jo, Tango With Me.

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Presented by Mark Coles.

On today's programme: We look at the legacy of Tony Scott (pictured), the filmmaker who changed the face of action movies. Denis Paen, founder of French band Lo鈥� Jo, tells us about the group鈥檚 unconventional lifestyle. We talk to Mahmood Ali-Balogun, director of Nigerian film Tango With Me.

Image: Associated Press

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18 minutes

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Tue 21 Aug 2012 08:32GMT
91热爆 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Tony Scott

    The late filmmaker Tony Scott directed several Hollywood blockbusters including Top Gun, True Romance and Days of Thunder. We look at the legacy of a man who changed the face of action movies.

    Duration: 06:04

  • Lo' Jo

    French band Lo' Jo's new album is typically eclectic and delightful with musical influences from around the globe. Founder Denis Paen tells us about the group's unconventional lifestyle.

    Duration: 05:34

  • Tango With Me

    The highest grossing film at the Nigerian box office in 2011 tells the story of a young married couple facing a terrible ordeal. We talk to director Mahmood Ali-Balogun.

    Duration: 05:50

Broadcasts

  • Mon 20 Aug 2012 14:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Online
  • Mon 20 Aug 2012 22:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Online
  • Tue 21 Aug 2012 02:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Online
  • Tue 21 Aug 2012 08:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Online