We speak with author and ‘Financial Times’ journalist Simon Kuper about his new book, ‘World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments’, on how football has transformed the world.

We speak with author and &lsquo;Financial Times&rsquo; journalist Simon Kuper about his new book, &lsquo;World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments&rsquo;, on how football has transformed the world.

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Simon Kuper on his new book, ‘World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments’

We speak with Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso, nominated for an Oscar and a Bafta for his work on Clint Bentley’s contemplative Train Dreams. Veloso shot mainly using natural light, giving the film a naturalistic tone. 

We speak with Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso, nominated for an Oscar and a Bafta for his work on Clint Bentley&rsquo;s contemplative Train Dreams. Veloso shot mainly using natural light, giving the film a naturalistic tone.&nbsp;

Adolpho Veloso: the award-winning Brazilian cinematographer of ‘Train Dreams’

We meet Prince Louis Albert de Broglie, the owner of Parisian taxidermy shop and educational institution Deyrolle. He tells us about the iconic boutique and how it has served as an inspiration for artists. 

We meet Prince Louis Albert de Broglie, the owner of Parisian taxidermy shop and educational institution Deyrolle. He tells us about the iconic boutique and how it has served as an inspiration for artists.&nbsp;

Prince Louis Albert de Broglie of Parisian taxidermy shop Deyrolle

We speak with the team behind Oscar- and Bafta-nominated film ‘Zootropolis 2’, Hollywood’s biggest-ever animation. We hear from producer Yvett Merino and Jared Bush, director and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios.

We speak with the team behind Oscar- and Bafta-nominated film &lsquo;Zootropolis 2&rsquo;, Hollywood&rsquo;s biggest-ever animation. We hear from producer Yvett Merino and Jared Bush, director and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Simon Kuper on his new book, ‘World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments’

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