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On with the show
Amid media crackdowns in Iran, we hear from a broadcaster channelling its efforts into making the voice of a nation heard.
Shining a light
Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood’s prescient science fiction has made her an icon of modern dissent.
Outside, looking in
After 15 years in exile, the award-winning actress and film-maker speaks out about Iran’s ‘corrupt’ government.
Happy medium
As Beijing tightens its grip on Hong Kong, broadcaster ViuTV is offering its residents some much-needed escapism.
Comment: Norway
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
Rock solid
For Lebanese rockers Mashrou’ Leila, a trusted crew is vital to make sure their music is heard over the controversy.
Hidden talents
On Saudi Arabia’s fledgling cultural scene, artists tread a precarious path to put the kingdom on the international art map, while the spectres of censorship and bureaucracy still cast long shadows.
Voice of the people
Singaporean director Royston Tan challenges his country’s conventional narrative by telling stories of those on society's margins. Even the government that once banned his work has now been won over by his films.
Written authority
Ismail Kadare battled autocracy throughout his 60-year career to become a world-renowned author and Man Booker prizewinner. Monocle headed to Paris to meet Albania’s celebrated literary hero.
