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Directed by Errol Morris and based on a book by journalist Jacob Soboroff, the documentary tackles the controversial separation of migrant families during Donald Trump’s first term in office, likely to be repeated on a greater scale during Trump 2.0

In his book, ‘The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England,’ historian Marc Morris recounts the turbulent era between the abandonment of Britain by the Romans and the Norman conquest

Edward Berger’s movie ‘Conclave’ delves into the complex deliberations surrounding the election of a pontiff in a murky and politically charged environment

Science fiction authors like Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein have inspired figures such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, who, adopting the persona of strongmen, fantasize about saving humanity

The director, twice nominated for a Goya and creator of series such as ‘Merlí' and ‘Raising Voices’, admits to EL PAÍS that he contacted women on social media for two of his projects, but claims that ‘they were never explicit job offers’

The group’s biggest hit from 1978 has come back to the forefront due to its unexpected use at Donald Trump’s political rallies and the reaction of its controversial co-writer to those who claim it as an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community

A team of scientists subjected volunteers to a brain scan and perceptual analysis while they listened to the sound of the rare instrument

In 1973, the magazine changed the rules of the game, opening a window to the female appropriation of the male gaze. ‘The penis is still something forbidden to people and to the Instagram algorithm,’ laments Daniel McKernan, author of ‘Playgirl: The Official History of a Cult Magazine’

The young heartthrob who dazzled viewers with ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ is now a talented 51-year-old actor with an enviable philosophy of life

Guatemala is home to six institutions of multi-ethnic higher learning whose mission is to pass on ancestral lessons and impart degrees. ‘Our mission is not economistic, but social,’ says one rector

Female Artists of the Mougins Museum was founded in the French town of Mougins, with the aim of vindicating the creators who have been silenced by history

A leading figure in feminism and gender studies, the thinker welcomes EL PAÍS in California after being voted one of the most influential minds in the world

The Comarca de Vératton complex in a remote area of western Spain offers houses built into the hillside that recreate those from the Lord of the Rings saga. The project was over 10 years in the making, say its creators

He’s the epitome of the ‘good American,’ who has managed to keep his distance from controversy thanks to simply doing what we expect of a star: deliver hit after hit for 40 years. His latest film ‘Here’ could be another cause for affection

The Italian city, excessive and overwhelming, remains a mystery beyond stereotypes. Portraying it well is the great challenge for writers. From Roberto Saviano to Toni Servillo, great names in Neapolitan culture recommend their favorite books about their birthplace

The journalist and author defends the power of women’s anger in her work: ‘Angry women have often been at the heart of all kinds of power shifts’

The novel ‘Neuromancer’ launched a dark and pessimistic genre that envisions a world dominated by powerful corporations, oppressive technology, and stark social inequality — an almost prophetic portrait of modern society

Film researcher Jaime Córdova has recovered ‘The Scarlet Drop,’ one of the earliest films by American director John Ford, from a warehouse sale in Santiago and brought it back to the screen

The special effects company ILM, founded by George Lucas, plays a crucial role in preserving the essence of the saga. To achieve this, it blends cutting-edge technologies with a classic aesthetic

The veteran journalist presented his latest book at the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico. He says that in times of fake news, deceitful politicians and contempt for the truth, journalists must maintain their veracity

Kurt Cobain imitated them, R.E.M. supported them, the Red Hot Chili Peppers would never have existed without them. The most indefinable group of the English scene of the 1970s says goodbye: ‘We were never commercial. We never participated in that big spectacle’

A film about ‘Saturday Night Live’ has revived interest in its first star’s controversial career as a beloved icon of humor who was a real nightmare for those with whom he shared a set

The great chronicler of the middle class, which he has portrayed with great humor in his images, is always on the lookout for ‘the great photo waiting to be taken’

In 2022, this small town in Baja California, was proclaimed the world capital of alien sightings and several streets and avenues were inaugurated with names of renowned ufologists. One thing’s for sure, at night here the sky is a glittering gallery of stars