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PROMISES (AFRICAN VOICES): A VARIETY PACK REVIEW FROM BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL

2 May 2024

Promises (African Voices): A Variety Pack Review from Beeston Film Festival

A review of Promises (African Voices), a Beeston Film Festival short film variety pack spotlighting a selection of excellent African cinema: Climate in the Minds of Artists, Hearts of Bwindi, Muna, Een Saam (Farther), I Promise you Paradise, & Father's Day.

Promises (African Voices): A Variety Pack Review from Beeston Film Festival

27 Apr 2024

Finding the Light: Reviewing a Beeston Film Festival Variety Pack

Hamster, Tethered, Luminarians, Light of My Life, Shaking Hands with the Devil, Free Spirits. A quickfire review of the Finding the Light variety pack at the Beeston Film Festival.

Finding the Light: Reviewing a Beeston Film Festival Variety Pack

26 Apr 2024

Passing over Pesach

Rachel discusses the traditions and history of Pesach (Passover) and shares her personal experiences growing up celebrating this religious holiday.

Passing over Pesach

5 Apr 2024

The Wonderful World of Studio Ghibli

After having watched basically every Ghibli movie out there, Charlie has come to tell you why you need to watch them, and to tell you all about what's behind the curtain in this Japanese animation studios creation of wonder.

The Wonderful World of Studio Ghibli

5 Apr 2024

Culture Spotlight: Capoeira Society

We sat down with Billy Nayani and Qaa’sim Uhuru, Capoeira Society’s President and Instructor, to find out more about one of the University of Nottingham’s newest societies and the incredible art of capoeira.

Culture Spotlight: Capoeira Society

19 Feb 2024

Karneval: Germany's obsession with Native Americans

In Germany, it's common for people to dress up as Native Americans at annual Karneval parades. Is it time to put a stop to this tradition?

Karneval: Germany's obsession with Native Americans
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Meet the Editor

Holly is our 2023/24 Culture Editor. A final year English and French student, Holly is interested in languages and cultures, with a particular interest in film. For her, writing for Lingo is a way to enjoy this further and be a bit more purposeful with her interests, find and share new things!

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