Biography: arts and entertainment

Aliko Dangote's story is more than the rise of a billionaire.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela stands as one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century a man whose life mirrored the long, painful journey of South Africa from oppression to freedom.

Step into the extraordinary life of Isabelle Huppert—the actress who redefined fearlessness on screen.

Homo Opulentos: The New Species of BillionaireA Cultural Anthropology of Extreme WealthWhat if we studied billionaires the way anthropologists study remote tribes?

Frida Kahlo is one of the most powerful and recognizable artists of the 20th century.

Step into the extraordinary life of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential leaders in modern history.

Discover the powerful life story of Malcolm X, one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 20th century.

This guide is a must for film fans and students of contemporary cinema alike.

Feminist Theatre Then & Now - Celebrating 50 Years of women theatre makers in the UK and Ireland and their battle to make their voices heard, have their work produced professionally, and promote social justice.

Giorgio Gomelsky was at the centre of the counterculture in 60s' London and 70s' Paris before running a studio for avant-garde musicians in New York.

When Patrick McGoohan first starred in "e;Danger Man"e; in 1960 and as 'Number 6' in cult show "e;The Prisoner"e;, industry insiders hailed the arrival of an enigmatic genius and Hollywood beckoned.

Fight the Demon is not just a book - it is a brutal true story of survival.

Der Name Stephen Hawking steht weltweit fur eine seltene Verbindung: hochste theoretische Abstraktion und eine korperliche Existenz, die sich nahezu vollstandig der Bewegung entzogen hatte.

Ein Buch, das tiefe Einblicke in der Welt der Fotografie und des Filmes gibt.

Ruhm, Krisen und das spate WerkDer zweite Band der gro en Edvard-Munch-Biografie erzahlt die bewegten Jahrzehnte zwischen internationalem Ruhm und personlicher Isolation.

Geli Raubal - Hitlers groe LiebeDie tragische Geschichte der einzigen Frau, die Adolf Hitler je wirklich liebte und die er zerstorte.

Der Sturm.

He was not supposed to make it this far.

Die fruhen Jahre eines AusnahmekunstlersEdvard Munch zahlt zu den bedeutendsten Kunstlern der Moderne.

Fiddler and historian Kerry Blech (1947-2023) devoted his life to preserving and understanding the creative practices of old-time fiddlers and contemporary traditional musicians.

Who Is Bad Bunny?

We take our time in finding our way back to one another.

Die Frau, die die ganze Welt inspiriert Die Scham muss die Seite wechseln Mit diesen Worten veranderte Gisele Pelicot 2024 die Welt.

Wer Sarge tragt, lernt vor allem eines: Wir haben unser Leben selbst in der Hand, bis wir es loslassen mussen.

El matrimoni no va impedir a Marlene Dietrich de tenir tants amants com va voler.

"e;Anthracite - Entrechats"e;, c'est le recit d'une vie peu commune : celle de Jacques Dombrowski, ne dans les corons du Pas-de-Calais.

Le tenor et haute-contre Howard Crook (1947-2024) a ete l'un des acteurs les plus emblematiques de la redecouverte de la musique baroque dans les annees 1980 a 2010.

A 29 ans, Michel Maubaret ecrit un texte destine a un cousin, sans attendre de retour immediat.

Le tenor et haute-contre Howard Crook (1947-2024) a ete l'un des acteurs les plus emblematiques de la redecouverte de la musique baroque dans les annees 1980 a 2010.

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