Culture
• Cannes celebrates 65 years in predictable style
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In its 65th year, the world's most famous film festival takes few chances and relies instead on older, established male directors. See what's in store for the French city's silver screens. [More »]
• Classical music and Middle Eastern pop in Azerbaijan
Image Azerbaijan's Alim Qasimov
Last year Azerbaijan won the Eurovision Song Contest with a Western-style pop number. But the country has a strong indigenous musical tradition. [More »]
• Disabled performers celebrate 15 years of Circus Sonnenstich
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On stilts, on the trapeze and with hula-hoops: Young people with Down's syndrome can be grandiose artists. Berlin's Circus Sonnenstich has been proving that for 15 years. [More »]
• Berliners slowly learning to 'drink good stuff'
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Berlin's historic beer culture had almost completely disappeared by the turn of the millennium. But now it's making a tentative comeback. DW's Jefferson Chase wets his whistle. [More »]
• Bonn jazz festival a musical success
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Peter Materna and his team can be proud of what they've achieved in such a short amount of time. Jazzfest Bonn was held for the first time in 2010, and since then has continued to grow. [More »]
• May 2012: DW's culture calendar
Image "Before Your Very Eyes" at the Berliner Festspiele Theatertreffen 2012
From music and theater to art and film, the month of May has many exciting cultural events in store in Germany. Get your calendars out - DW has compiled some of this month's highlights. [More »]
• Cinema marks the end of an era after 125 years
Image Cinenova in Cologne
The history of motion film began 125 years ago with the invention of celluloid film. Now the era of analogue projection is coming to an end as even repertory cinemas convert to digital technology. [More »]
• Berlin popular for studying, less so for staying on
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Berlin's vibrant party scene and low cost of living has made it increasingly attractive as a student destination. But limited job opportunities mean most graduates are forced to leave the city, despite wanting to stay. [More »]

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