Zombies have been a favourite of films and TV for a century but a new exhibition asks us to forget The Night of the Living Dead and examine a phenomenon born from the unique mix of cultures in Haiti. Zombies. Death is Not the End? is at the Musée du quai Branly till 16 February … Continue reading “Zombies Exhibition”
Everyone has at least heard of Bollywood but how many of us really know how huge and culturally-loaded this industry is? This is what this A2+-B1 article explores! You and your students will get to understand how powerful Bollywood is and how it hinges on both tradition and modernity to appeal to its audience. As … Continue reading “Celebrating Bollywood”
Hollywood is often used as a synonym for the cinema industry but Bollywood in India actually releases more films. The Indian film industry makes 2000 films every year, about three times as many as Hollywood. Cinema came very early to India. The Lumière Brothers’ pioneering films were shown soon after their European release in 1896. … Continue reading “Bollywood Superstars”