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Although "kinky" images are present in our collective imagination, enthusiasts of specific sexual practices have taken a long time to embrace their preferences. Through art and spaces where kink is celebrated, the community now normalises practices that were once considered perverse. Kink fans are experiencing their coming-out and openly embracing their preferences.

Free to Be Kinky

Kink fans are experiencing their coming-out and openly embracing their preferences.

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How do the new generation of conductors differ from their predecessors? What is needed to be a good conductor? And how do they learn the trade? Twist meets young conductors Alondra de la Parra, Marie Jacquot and Leslie Suganandarajah to find some answers.

How to Be a Conductor

 Twist meets young conductors Alondra de la Parra, Marie Jacquot and Leslie Suganandarajah to find out what it takes to be a conductor.

Twist

In 2022, Salman Rushdie narrowly survived an assassination attempt by an Islamic extremist. This year's winner of the German Publishers' Peace Prize at the Frankfurt Book Fair, we interview the acclaimed writer in New York. Also in the programme: Russian journalist Elena Kostyutchenko, Slovenian authors Pia Prezelj and Suzana Tratnik, and a focus on the graphic novel “Woman, Life, Freedom" by Marjane Satrapi.

Salmon Rushdie releases new book about his knife attack: An interview with the British writer

Interview in New York with the acclaimed British writer who publishes his memoir 'Knife' this week.

Freedom and diversity are important in Timisoara, the birthplace of the Romanian revolution in 1989. Twist visits the city which has been designated European Capital of Culture 2023 and looks at the wind of freedom blowing through the cultural scene.

Timisoara: City of Freedom?

A visit to the European Capital of Culture 2023 where a wind of freedom is blowing through the cultural scene.

Climate change, scarce resources, and increased sustainability - how do we want to build in the future? Everything is being examined, not just architecture. Politics and art must offer interdisciplinary models and designs for the future of construction and housing.

Venice Architecture Biennale 2023

Climate change, scarce resources, and increased sustainability - how do we want to build in the future?

The Codex Seraphinianus is the most mysterious book in the world, full of bizarre drawings and an indecipherable language. It won over prestigious fans such as Roland Barthes, Italo Calvino, Federico Fellini and Tim Burton. Published in 1981, the Codex has become an object of worship: some try to decipher its language and give it meaning; others appreciate it simply because it represents the greatest surrealist work ever made. ARTE asks its author, Luigi Serafini, what's behind his enigmatic work.

The Strangest Book in the World

The Codex Seraphinianus is full of bizarre drawings and an indecipherable language.

Gymnastics

Federico Fellini is renowned for his extravagant productions. On the sets, there was often a mixture of creativity and chaos. But why did the filmmaker make his actors recite numbers and pasta recipes rather than scripts?

Federico Fellini's creative process was chaotic but legendary

Carbonara Alla Fellini

At the first hint of sadness, out comes the pints of icecream and the sad power ballads. But why is listening to sad music our idea of a good time? Does sad music make us happy?

Why is listening to sad music our idea of a good time?

Why Do We Love Sad Music?

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A portrait of one of the most successful European singers of all time. Salvatore Adamo arrived in Belgium from Sicily at the age of three. A miner’s son, he began singing at an early age before finding fame at home and then internationally, in the 1960s.

A Belgian Success Story

Salvatore Adamo arrived in Belgium from Sicily at the age of three. A miner’s son, he began singing at an early age before finding fame at home and then internationally, in the 1960s.

Salvatore Adamo

Many young women idolise influencers they follow on social media and want to emulate their lives. But is being and influencer really such a dream job? Twist looks into the good and bad sides of the profession.

Influencer: A Dream Job?

Many young women idolise influencers they follow on social media. But is being and influencer really such a dream job? 

Behind the dangerous and illegal urban rodeos lies a discipline that influences pop culture, from rap videos to movies. Tracks explores this subculture and sport, from Bike life and motorcycle acrobatics to intense clandestine carmeets.

Bike Life

Behind the dangerous and illegal urban rodeos lies a discipline that influences pop culture.

Neoperreo is an alternative subgenre of reggaeton, a musical genre often criticised for its macho sexism. Created in Chile by women and the queer community, this movement hijacks reggaeton’s highly sexualised sound for queer liberation.

Reggaeton, Twerking and Sexual Liberation

Neoperreo is an alternative subgenre of reggaeton, a musical genre often criticised for its macho sexism. 

She was called the queen of Warsaw. A prominent figure in the drag scene in Poland, Kim Lee was a muse for photographers, painters, and writers. In a country with a conservative government, Kim Lee was an icon for the Polish queer community. An ode to a Queen taken during the pandemic.

Warsaw's Queen of Drag

In a country with a conservative government, Kim Lee was an icon for the Polish queer community.

Influencers and musicians in Germany are stepping into the Mixed Martial Arts ring to fight in front of sell-out crowds. What does this mean for professionals in the sport?

Influencers in MMA

Certain Bourbon monarchs were known for their dissolute and hedonistic lifestyles. In Spain, a recent discovery in a military base has uncovered film reels that belonged to King Alfonso XIII. In the late 1910s, Alfonso XIII went so far as to write and produce the first pornographic films shot in Spain.

Spain's Royal Pioneer of Porn

In the late 1910s, King Alfonso XIII wrote and produced the first pornographic films shot in Spain.

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What do we need to live a happy life? Follow Ronja von Rönne, author and self-proclaimed sceptic, as she explores this age-old question by meeting people with fascinating or surprising answers. A unique insight into the different mindsets and strategies that people employ to find happiness.

What do we need to live a happy life? A unique insight into the quest for happiness with author Ronja von Rönne.

Unhappy

Who are we? And how do we want to live? Streetphilosophy looks for answers to life's big question on the streets of Berlin.

Streetphilosophy

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Ex-footballer turned anti-poverty activist Neven Subotić had the world at his feet. But it wasn't enough. He knew something was missing and turned to books to help him find meaning in his life. What he read changed his outlook, his way of thinking, and his future. 

In the Words of Ex-Footballer Neven Subotic

Ex-footballer turned anti-poverty activist Neven Subotić discusses the books that changed his life.

The Book That Changed My Life

"We are currently learning that we are not the rulers of this universe. We are not the masters of creation. We cannot subjugate the Earth," says Vienna-based philosopher Philipp Blom. And he immediately asks, "Then who are we?" In conversation with Yves Kugelmann, Philipp Blom engages in a deep, thought-provoking exploration.

In Conversation with Philipp Blom

Humans thought we were masters of the Earth, but we're now learning the hard way that we aren't.

Deep Thought

Deborah Feldman found worldwide fame with her autobiography Unorthodox, adapted into a highly successful Netflix series. In this extensive interview, she talks about the central and vital role books have played in her life, on post-war writing dealing with the holocaust, and also contemporary events, notably the Israel-Hamas war.

With Deborah Feldman

An extensive interview with writer Deborah Feldman, famous for her autobiography Unorthodox, adapted into a highly successful Netflix series.

The Book that Changed my Life

How can we live a happy life? And should we be pleased that our lives are short? Ronja von Rönne investigates the philosophy of happiness by meeting Jean-Remy von Matt, a major figure in German advertising and Sister Katharine, who left her job in finance to become a nun.

A guide to living a contented existence.

How can we live a happy life? And should we be pleased that our lives are short? Ronja von Rönne investigates the philosophy of happiness.

Could your perfect look alike be out there in the world somewhere? The idea that a stranger could be living a completely different life to us, but wear the same face, is a troubling, intriguing concept. New technologies might make finding our 'twin' even easier.

Do We All Have Dopplegangers?

Could your perfect look alike be out there in the world somewhere?

Cosmetic surgery is becoming more popular in Europe and the world. We talk about the plastic surgery craze with French plastic surgeons Mauricio de Maio and Oren Marco and philosopher Heather Widdows.

We talk about the plastic surgery craze with French plastic surgeons Mauricio de Maio and Oren Marco and philosopher Heather Widdows.

Crazy for Plastic Surgery

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When Mark Zuckerberg launched the metaverse it was going to revolutionise our lives. Except it didn’t. How Zuck made the embodied internet so uninspiring.

Nothing Else Metas

The metaverse was supposed to revolutionise our lives. Except it didn’t. And it was really uninspiring.

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Salman Rushdie and Freedom of Speech

Interview in New York with the acclaimed British writer, this year's winner of the German Publishers' Peace Prize.

A major luxury brand equipping children with BDSM teddies in its new collection? Not a good idea.

Balenciaga

It's 2021, you're sitting in front of your PS4, the download is almost complete. And it's finally here: Cyberpunk 2077. Only 10 years in development by a renowned studio, incredible promises and 8 million pre-orders. What could possibly go wrong...?

The Worst Release in Gaming History

Only 10 years in development by a renowned studio, incredible promises and 8 million pre-orders. What could possibly go wrong...?

Super Fails: Cyberpunk 2077

The Segway revolutionised our world, right?  After incredible hype around its launch in 2001, many quickly realised that an expensive, unreliable, and arguably dangerous mode of transport wasn’t all it was cracked up to be.

Death on Two Wheels

The segway was supposed to be the invention of the millennium, but it just wasn’t that great.

Super Fails: Anyway but Segway

In 2021, something incredible happened: modest private investors took on the powerful Wall Street hedge fund giants. Their weapons: a financial YouTuber in a cat jumper, a toxic subreddit and an ever-growing following.

The GameStop Short Squeeze

They were going to take down the whole financial system, but it didn’t quite work out.

Germany: beer, sausages, and Volkswagen? When the German car maker wanted to build a clean diesel engine to conquer the US market, they didn’t.  Instead they cheated on the emissions tests.

The VW Scandal for Dummies

When the German car maker wanted to build a clean diesel engine to conquer the US market, they didn’t. Instead they cheated on the emissions tests.

Super Fails: Dieselgate

When Adidas made its partnership with Kanye West official in 2016, the brand hoped to redefine the future of sneakers and beat sworn enemy Nike. But at the time, who could have known that Kanye would go off the rails?

The Fall of Adidas and Kanye West

Adidas and Kanye West should have been a match made in heaven. Who could have known that Kanye would go off the rails?

Super Fails: Yeezy-gate

It’s 2013 and Barack Obama is visiting Berlin. And we’ve just learned that the American have been spying on Germany and other allies on an industrial scale. What will Merkel say?

Angela Merkel Discovers the Internet

When the USA wiretaps Germany and Angela Merkel discovers the Internet.

This is the story of two guys who find that the tampons in their flatmate's bathroom bin smell too bad. So they invent disposable pink gloves with built-in bin liners and call them Pinky Gloves.

If Mansplaining Were a Product

This is the story of two guys who find that the tampons in their flatmate's bathroom bin smell too bad.Great idea, right?

Super Fails: Pinkgloves

Sam Bankman-Fried was living the American Dream, becoming a billionaire from his cryptocurrency exchange company, FTX. But then he was charged for multibillion dollar fraud. Oh dear.

Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX

SBF got filthy rich through his cryptocurrency company, FTX. But then he was charged for multibillion dollar fraud. Oh dear.

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Yetundey is originally from Leipzig and mixes styles and influences. Layla Boe wants to make the German language smoother in her music.

Germany

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Through our clothes, we assert our identity and our convictions and take part in the debates that drive our society. The decision to wear or not to wear becomes political. In this episode, Tracks East takes an in-depth look at the political dimension of fashion.

Fashion as Identity

Through our clothes, we assert our identity and our convictions and take part in the debates that drive our society. 

Tracks East

When Brian Shimkovitz, heard Ata Kak's tape for the first time in Kumasi, he knew that the world needed to hear it and set off in search of the Ghanian producer and his unique sound.  His Awesome Tapes from Africa label operates to discover and promote music from all over Africa.

Tapemania: West Africa

Brian Shimkovitz's Awesome Tapes from Africa label operates to discover and promote music from all over Africa.

The Time of Your Life

In September 2022 the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody set off nationwide protests in Iran. One year on from this civil unrest, Tracks East meets the ultra-connected younger generation who demonstrate their opposition to the government through art and music.

Iranian Women Resist

Tracks East meets the ultra-connected younger generation who demonstrate their opposition to the government through art and music.

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Born long before the internet age, these tech-savvy seniors are taking TikTok and other social media by storm. Tracks meets Granfluencers in Spain, France and the UK.

Granfluencers on Tiktok

Born long before the internet age, these tech-savvy seniors are taking TikTok and other social media by storm.

All good things come to an end – the heroes return home. On the high Caribbean seas over 3000 metal enthusiasts have experienced a myriad of powerful concerts, parties and guitar riffs. During the stopover in the tropical Caribbean paradise hard rock meets reggae.

Kingston Rock

Because all good things come to an end, the cruise finish its treap with a stopover in Jamaica: rock mixed with reggae on a fine white sand.

The Vessel of Hell (9/9)

Last stop before dropping anchor. But on our vessel the party never stops. Aboard the Independence of the Seas we meet the groups forming and shaping the future of metal. From adventure metal, folk metal to viking metal it’s a real journey to the roots. 

We are the metal

From adventure metal, folk metal to viking metal - a real journey to the roots. 

The Vessel of Hell (8/9)

Such a cruise is always a great feast of love and celebration. The metal scene is nothing but one of the most whole-hearted, familial, and wildest subcultures and communities: whether it’s a belly flop competition or passionate karaoke parties, meatheads definitely know how to party! 

Love Boat

Such a cruise is always a great feast of love and celebration.

The Vessel of Hell (7/9)

As it is true for hardcore fans, the Metalheads do not miss the opportunity to be close to their idols. In the metal community, there has always been a unique, very strong connection between the fans and their heroes. An insight into the incredible world of autogram hours.

Special dedication

In the metal community, there has always been a unique, very strong connection between the fans and their heroes. 

The Vessel of Hell (6/9)

Secret codes and hidden messages: Jean-Michel and his cronies will finally explain us the importance of T-shirt slogans, which are among the most important symbols of Heavy Metal. A trip between voodoo magic and entertainment. When 3000 metalheads and over 60 metal bands decide to go on a cruise, that’s what we call a Vessel of Hell. 

T-Shirts

Jean-Michel and his cronies will finally explain us the importance of T-shirt slogans, which are among the most important symbols of Heavy Metal.

The Vessel of Hell (5/9)

In the sign of the 666: there has always been some mysterious connection between occultism and heavy metal. Especially Death Metal bands use symbols and references which may make us think of some sort of Satan’s cult. Are metal fans really all Satanists? Perhaps Satan is even onboard? 

We are not animals

Stereotypes and prejudices that every heavy metal lovers have to face: satanic, violent, lazy, drunks… We are getting into the profound truth of this poetic music.

The Vessel of Hell (4/9)

Aboard the Independence of the Seas, we’re enjoying our walk on the deck and looking for the origins of metal.  Jean-Michel and his friends taking us back in time talking about the birth of their passion, and their god – Lemmy from the Motörhead.

The roots and Hell

Jean-Michel and his friends are helping us look for the origins of metal, where everything began.

The Vessel of Hell (3/9)

It is a big day: 3000 heavy metal fans embark on Independence of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Let's the party started!

The door to Hell

3000 heavy metal fans embark on Independence of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world...

The Vessel of Hell (2/9)

Cruises: quiet jaunts around the world for the respected and respectably retired. Except these guys didn't get the memo. Come aboad a cruise ship with a difference: for four days, 3000 revellers - aged between one and 70 upwards - and 60 heavy metal bands will cruise the Caribbean ocean. First off though, a launch party at Miami Beach. Welcome to the heaviest, most head-banging cruise of all time.

Welcome to the Jungle

Cruises: quiet jaunts around the world for the respected and respectable retired. Except these guys didn't get the memo. Welcome to the heaviest, most head-banging cruise of all time.

The Vessel of Hell (1/9)

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In 1917 Marcel Duchamp conquered the contemporary art scene with his urinal tilted at a 90 degree angle. Since then, artists have repeatedly alienated objects from their original context and meaning to challenge the viewer's perception. The photographer and sculptor Philippe Ramette creates incredible images that laugh in the face of gravity.

Gravity-Defying Art

The photographer and sculptor Philippe Ramette creates incredible images that laugh in the face of gravity

Can Russia be transformed from within? Russian journalist Mascha Borzunova and Russian actor Jean-Michel Scherbak give voice to people Putin wants to silence: dissidents, opponents and artists in Russia and in exile.

Putin's Russia: The Opposition

Tracks East gives voice to people Putin wants to silence: dissidents, opponents and artists in Russia and in exile.

Over the last decade strange works of art have arrive on the contemporary art scene: Mountains of mould, sculptures of spiders web and even works that fuse human and plant DNA. Welcome to the world of living art works.

Living Art Works

In Greater Paris there exist mysterious white zones, areas on maps which are undocumented and uncharted. What lies in these forgotten or hidden spaces? What so they represent in the age of Google Maps? French writer Philippe Vasser and artists Xavier Courteix and Xavier Bismuth are fascinated by these non-places.

White Zones

For many, the Eurovision Song Contest is the chance for a Pan-European party. But it is also highly political, especially for countries in Eastern Europe. When Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra won in 2022, it was a message of European solidarity against Russian aggression.

Eurovision: Pop and Politics

For many, the Eurovision Song Contest is the chance for a Pan-European party. But it is also highly political, especially for countries in Eastern Europe

A new generation has come of age in Turkey that doesn’t want to live like their parents. On social media, on comedy stages and in rap music a counterculture is flourishing. Filmmaker Ufuk Cam goes to Turkey to uncover the local scene.

Turkey: The New Generation

A new counterculture is flourishing in Turkey. Filmmaker Ufuk Cam goes there to uncover the local scene.

Why do people develop fetishes? One person gets a thrill from leather outfits, another loves licking feet, or obsessively collecting shoes.  Are fetishes in our nature? Or are they perversions that we should free ourselves from?

Find your Fetish!

Are fetishes in our nature? Or are they perversions that we should free ourselves from?

Increasing authoritarianism means that Russian citizens have to decide: Do they stay quiet and allow freedom to die? Or do they speak up and risk changing their lives for ever? Tracks East meets Russians that could not accept the Putin dictatorship and now live in exile.

Anti-Putin Russians

Tracks East meets Russians that could not accept the Putin dictatorship and now live in exile.