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Twist is the cultural magazine show that visits a different European metropolis in each episode to take the pulse of its artistic scene.

What do we want from the city of the future? Twist finds out how Europeans are reclaiming urban space in Barcelona, Milan, Strasbourg and Ludwigshafen.

My City, My Neighbourhood

Twist finds out how Europeans are reclaiming urban space in Barcelona, Milan, Strasbourg and Ludwigshafen.

Men can be vulnerable, emotional, and feminine - the differences between the sexes are becoming blurred. At the same time, profiles on social media that celebrate the cult of the male body and masculine stereotypes are highly popular. What kind of men do we need? Here are some reflections on the crisis of masculinity.

What Kind of Men Do We Need?

What kind of men do we need? Here are some reflections on the crisis of masculinity.

You can choose your friends, but not your family. Some siblings work together in creative fields such as architecture, design or music. A source of joy and inspiration, but also sometimes a source of conflict...

Creative Siblings

Some siblings work together in creative fields such as architecture, design or music. A source of joy and inspiration, but also sometimes a source of conflict...

Twist looks at how female artists reconcile their dream job with family life. Film music composer Rachel Portman, prima ballerina Polina Semionova, actress Franziska Hartmann and artist Lakwena Maciver talk about motherhood and the fine line they often tread between career and compromise.

Mothers and Artists

Twist asks how female artists reconcile their dream job with family life.

Who am I? Where do I come from? Where do I belong? What actually determines our identity? How do theatre director Ersan Mondtag, Czech photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková and anti-racism activist and writer Mirrianne Mahn reflect on these questions in their work? This episode of culture magazine show Twist looks at questions of identity and diversity.

The Beauty of Diversity

Who am I and where do I belong? Twist looks questions of identity and diversity.

Violence is everywhere in literature with countless Crime novels and podcasts. Why this fascination with the darker side of humanity? Twist takes us on a thrill ride through the former Vilnius prison, now dedicated to culture and dark tourism.

Fascinated by Crime

Violence is everywhere in literature with countless crime novels and podcasts. Why this fascination with humanity's dark side? 

Across Europe, populist parties are gaining ground, or are already in power. What impact is the rise of the far right having on the world of art and culture? Twist investigates.

Far-Right Threat: Is Freedom in Peril?

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.

An anchor in the storm, a source of inspiration or a heartfelt relationship. What is friendship?  Culture magazine Twist talks to artists about the role and power of friendship. Is the chosen bond of friendship undervalued in our societies?

What Does Friendship Mean?

Culture magazine Twist talks to artists about the role and power of friendship. Is the chosen bond of friendship undervalued in our societies?

Knowledge of ancient craftsmanship is not only cultural heritage worth protecting, but also enables and inspires contemporary works of art. Twist looks at why centuries-old craft traditions like Murano glass are very much in vogue and are opening up new perspectives.

Ancient Crafts - A New Trend?

Old crafts are back in fashion, but can this new trend save ancient traditions such as glassblowing on Murano?

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? 

The Hamas attack on 7th October and the war on Gaza is shaking the world. European societies are also facing a severe test. Can art counteract hatred? Twist meets Jewish and Palestinian artists in Tel Aviv, Paris, and Berlin, including photographer Iris Hassid, comic star Joann Sfar, hip-hop artist Ben Salomo, and writer Joana Osman.

Hate Is Not an Option

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.

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.

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