Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen is known for his in-depth, human exploration of characters and history, which is executed with an artist’s eye. We speak to McQueen about the release of his new film, ‘Blitz’, which details the lives of 20th-century Britons during the Second World War. Then: Monocle’s Fernando Augesto Pacheco and ‘Monocle on Culture’ regular Leila Latif share their takes on the film. Plus: titles to look out for this winter.

Saint Etienne on their 13th and final album, ‘International’
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Summer books special: Fredrik Backman, Christopher Bollen and our recommended reading
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Summer music special: Green Man Festival and the season’s best albums
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