Europe's Great Cinemas

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

At the helm of the Orchestre de Paris, the leading figure in film music conducts a selection of his Hollywood compositions.

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

In a time when dating apps are dominating our desires, is there space for romantic love? 

How does hope emerge? And what form does it take in art?

The seaside and the beach - places of longing and liminal areas of creativity. Twist dives into life by the water

The Lichtburg Essen is a grand old cinema with a turbulent history.

A new generation of black painters are moving into figurative art, following in the footsteps of Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald.

A magical palace in the centre of Amsterdam, the Royal Theatre Tuschinski is a unique building and Dutch institution.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise across Europe, despite stronger equal rights laws.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

How can we navigate the highs and lows of city life and lead a happy existence in the metropolis?

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

Europe is facing a tsunami of cocaine with the illegal drug being smuggled in via the Atlantic coasts of Spain and Portugal. 

Dancing to the machine: Welcome to the algorave where live coding supplies the beats.