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Preview: Czech Film Festival in London 11-26 November

Preview: Czech Film Festival in London 11-26 November

Feel like exploring new contemporary cinema? The 14th edition of the Czech Film Festival is kicking off tomorrow Thursday 11 November in London…

The Insider – London (un)covered Nov 8-14

The Insider – London (un)covered Nov 8-14

The First Pint’s Insider – London’s confidant explores the best off beat cinema offerings this week including a Japanese film season at the Barbican and a film at feminist festival, Lady Fest Ten – Divorce Iranian Style.

Muck on trainers, smile on face: It’s British Military Fitness

Muck on trainers, smile on face: It’s British Military Fitness

Fast-paced and fun, but not for those who mind getting muck on their trainers.

Preview: 1st London Iranian Film Festival

Preview: 1st London Iranian Film Festival

The First Pint invites you to check out the 1st London Iranian Film Festival on 19 – 26 November and discover a wonderful new world of cinema.

Ahmed Dickinson: Songs of the Soul

Ahmed Dickinson: Songs of the Soul

Cuban guitarist Ahmed Dickinson has come together with British Soprano Laura Mitchell to make an album fusing Spanish guitar sounds with soprano vocals. Beatrice Bedeshi spoke to Ahmed Dickinson about the new album’s styles and influences.

A trip through the gilded afterworld: the Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition

A trip through the gilded afterworld: the Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition

Take a unique trip into the minds and hearts (literally) of the fascinating ancient Egyptians and delve into their conception of death and the afterlife in this free exhibition at the British Museum.

Preview: European Documentary Festival London

Preview: European Documentary Festival London

This year’s European Documentary Festival London looks set to be another stimulating and thought-provoking event. Alex Court previews the 2010 edition, which focuses on the Environment.