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CELLULOID HEROES Taking place 17 to 24 October, the 39th Cambridge Film Festival looks set to be one of the most interesting yet, with a programme packed full of classics, short films, family favourites, documentaries, UK premiers and global cinema. The human rights strand returns with films including On The Inside of a Military Dictatorship , which grippingly tells the story of Myanmar’s transition from democracy to dictatorship, while Restoration and FULLY BOOKED Bringing acclaimed novelists, top non- fiction writers, scientists, politicians and even a bona fide punk icon to the city, Cambridge Literary Festival returns to delight book lovers with its winter instalment in November. Highlights are sure to include Ian McEwan, without a doubt one of the nation’s favourite authors, who will discuss his latest novel Machines intelligence has created ‘manufactured humans’. Ballet superstar Dame Darcy Bussell discusses her career, as does comedian Richard Ayoade, whose new memoir View from the Top Stephen Fry described as a work of ‘shimmering genius’. Elif Shafak introduces her powerful, gripping novel 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World , and Will Eaves discusses his Wellcome Book Prize winner Murmur . There’s also a chance to see the New Statesman politics podcast, with Stephen Bush, recorded live, and political journalist Steve Richards has a timely discussion on prime ministers from Harold Wilson Like Me , in which he conjures an alternative world where artificial
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Rediscoveries offers a collection of rare silent movies and archive features. World Documentaries, meanwhile, shines a light on diverse subjects with Hi, AI , looking at how robots and artificial intelligence will change our lives, while further strands include New Fiction By Women Directors and an environmental programme. cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk
BRIGHT IDEAS With 273 events spanning everything from climate justice to Brexit to artificial intelligence, this year’s Festival of Ideas promises to be as diverse and fascinating as ever. Running 14 to 27 October, the event is organised by Cambridge University and celebrates the enormous impact of arts, humanities and social sciences on our daily lives, encouraging lively discussion about the world’s biggest challenges. Offering exhibitions, talks, film screenings and workshops, this year’s festival has a special focus on the concept of transformation, the implications of the technology revolution, and wide-ranging social and political changes, from elder care and homeworking to house sharing. For the full programme, visit festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk
to Boris Johnson. Don’t miss Patti Smith, Words and Music, for a chance to hear thoughts on tackling loss, ageing and the political landscape of America. The festival runs 29 November to 1 December and tickets are available now. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk
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