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Intizar Husain - Basti

Intizar Husain's Basti, one of the finest works in the Urdu language, the posthumous publication of Maurice Sendak's final book and Norway's contender for an Academy award

One of the finest works by the most significant living writer in the Urdu language is published in English for the first time and it's a finalist for this year's Man Booker International prize.

Marking the posthumous publication of Maurice Sendak's final book, the creator of "Where The Wilds Things Are" talks about family, his work, mortality and the privilege of growing old.

Norway's entry for the best Foreign Language Film Oscar is a tale of seafaring exploration. We find out why The Danes believe it deserves to win

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18 minutes

Last on

Mon 18 Feb 2013 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Intizar Husain - Basti

    One of the finest works by the most significant living writer in the Urdu langauge

    Duration: 07:35

  • Maurice Sendak

    The creator of "Where The Wilds Things Are" talks about family, his work and mortality

    Duration: 05:03

  • Kon Tiki

    Norway's entry for the best Foreign Language Film Oscar is a tale of seafaring exploration

    Duration: 04:50

Broadcasts

  • Sat 16 Feb 2013 03:32GMT
  • Mon 18 Feb 2013 09:32GMT
  • Mon 18 Feb 2013 12:32GMT