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Lost Rubens Masterpiece Sells for €2.3m at Versailles Auction

Long-lost Rubens painting fetches €2.3m at auction

A rediscovered Peter Paul Rubens painting, 'Christ on the Cross', sold for nearly €2.3 million in France, far exceeding its estimate. Discover the story of the Flemish master's lost work.

01/12/2025 05:53

Dorset Almshouse Discovers £3.5m Flemish Masterpiece During Renovations

15th-Century Flemish Triptych Worth £3.5m Found in Dorset

A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.

14/11/2025 14:10

Zero-Star Screen Disasters: Guardian Readers' Worst Viewing Experiences

Zero-Star Screen Disasters: Worst Films & Shows

From Ishtar's painful desert trek to Waterworld's unintentional hilarity - Guardian readers reveal their most atrocious viewing experiences that deserved zero stars.

12/11/2025 16:00

Joel Edgerton Shines in Haunting Adaptation of Denis Johnson's 'Train Dreams'

Joel Edgerton Shines in 'Train Dreams' Adaptation

A soul-stirring cinematic journey through isolation and the American wilderness, featuring a career-best performance from Joel Edgerton in this long-awaited adaptation.

06/11/2025 08:18

The Truman Show at 27: Why Peter Weir's Prescient Masterpiece Feels More Disturbing Than Ever

The Truman Show: 27 Years Later, More Prescient Than Ever

As The Truman Show approaches its 27th anniversary, this deep dive explores how Peter Weir's 1998 cinematic vision has evolved from speculative fiction to unnerving social prophecy in our age of reality TV and digital surveillance.

04/11/2025 13:03

80 Years of Forbidden Romance: Why David Lean's 'Brief Encounter' Still Captivates Hearts

Brief Encounter at 80: Why the Romance Still Captivates

Celebrating eight decades since its release, David Lean's timeless masterpiece 'Brief Encounter' continues to define cinematic romance with its poignant tale of forbidden love and societal restraint.

04/11/2025 06:48

Peter Watkins: The Revolutionary Filmmaker Who Fought Hollywood With Culloden and Punishment Park

Peter Watkins: Cinema's Revolutionary Voice

Discover how Peter Watkins' groundbreaking films Culloden and Punishment Park challenged conventional filmmaking and created cinematic revolutions that still resonate today.

03/11/2025 10:04

Venice Film Festival Sensation: Palestinian Director Reveals Why The World Must See His Record-Breaking Movie

Venice Record-Breaking Palestinian Film Star Speaks Out

Exclusive interview with the star of the groundbreaking Palestinian film that's taking Venice by storm and challenging global perspectives on truth and justice.

02/11/2025 08:03

Oscar-Winning Director Peter Watkins, Visionary Behind 'The War Game', Dies at 88

Director Peter Watkins of 'The War Game' dies aged 88

The film industry mourns Peter Watkins, the groundbreaking director whose controversial nuclear war documentary shocked the world and changed television forever.

31/10/2025 19:20