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political

Political or despotic?

PHILOSOPHY: Oskar Negt asks how the modern political citizen came into being in the wake of the French Revolution. When it comes to political terror, he is clear – it is not political.

When going to the cinema becomes a political act

SUDAN: What role can cinema play in democracy building?

Lordships and parasites

Palme d'Or-WINNER: Modern class distinctions are strongly present in this year's Film from the South opening film Parasite, which is an exuberant and biting social satire one should not know too much about in advance.

The Anarchist from Berlin

Anarchists: MODERN TIMES launches a series on anarchists internationally. First out is Ralf Landmesser in Berlin.

Espionage's personal costs

Javier Marías' writing has a strong anti-authorial nerve that is subtle and without illusions.