Masha Borzunova meets a Russian deserter who tells how he went from being a war hero to an ostracised traitor of his country.

Failure can be difficult to accept but it can also be experienced as a liberation. Twist looks at how it can stimulate creativity.

The Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra combines repertoire and avant-garde for the Festival d'Automne in Paris.

Juliette Binoche talks widely on her impressive and varied career as an actress and her work with great directors.

Morocco has big ambitions to become a bridge between Europe and Africa and a key player on the African continent.

In Chile water is disappearing, and not just because of drought: Google’s data centres are using huge amounts of water.

The French National Orchestra, conducted by musical director Cristian Macelaru, performs French repertoire from Berlioz to Offenbach in a festive concert.

Anyone can experience depression, but what are the causes? And how can we fight against it? Twist meets artists to find out.

One of the rising stars of the Spanish independent scene.

In Tuscany, this village has transformed it's rubbish into gold: energy, art, public services and dividends for inhabitants.

Citizens of North Korea trying to flee the country risk their lives as China hunts them down.

Italy has some of the strictest citizenship laws in Europe. Associations have organized a referendum to change the law.

Refused play hardcore punk with a raised fist.

Why have orcas started interacting with boats on the strait of Gibraltar? Attacks or playful contact?

With ‘Living Being IV: Time Reflexion’, Vincent Peirani and his quintet have created an album deeply rooted in a reflection on our times.

Friska Viljor pours its lagom energy into the Baltic Sea, between laughter and melancholy.

New York indie rock and British humour: the winning combination of We Are Scientists.

When Americana meets Latin groove: Chuck Prophet floods the Baltic coast with Californian sunshine.

Mogwai's post-rock soundscapes transform the beach into an open-air cinema.

Trangressive art from the incomparable Fever Ray for this special Passengers session in an abandoned factory.