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World Service,11 Jan 2025,49 mins

Bulgarian director Milko Lazarov

The Arts Hour

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Nikki Bedi is joined by author and broadcaster, Bidisha to discuss the superstar American singer and Oscar winning actor Cher and her sartorial sense. Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani and Pakistani activist and film producer Malala Yousafzai talk about their documentary Bread and Roses which looks at women fighting for education and rights under the Taliban. The legendary country star Dolly Parton reveals the spur for her campaign to help children learn to read. They hear from romantasy author and Tik Tok star Imani Erriu, who explains the genre. And the Bulgarian director Milko Lazarov, who'll be talking about his film Tarika and there’s music from Orchestra Mambo International. (Photo: Milko Lazarov; Credit: Films Boutique)

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