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20/12/2011

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

Presented by Sarfraz Mansoor.

On today's programme: Steven Zaillian, Abdoulaye Konaté and Anne Sophie Mutter.

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18 minutes

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Wed 21 Dec 201113:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Steven Zaillian

    The Oscar-winning screenwriter discusses Hollywood's take on Swedish crime drama The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

    Duration: 07:09

  • Abdoulaye Konaté

    The Malian artist shows us his latest political textile work, seven metres long and inspired by the plumage of a guinea fowl.

    Duration: 04:09

  • Anne Sophie Mutter

    As a 40CD box set of her entire Deutsche Grammophon recordings is released, she reflects on her career, contemporary composers and Karajan.

    Duration: 06:10

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Dec 201123:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 21 Dec 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 21 Dec 201109:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 21 Dec 201113:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online