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Feb 20, 2023
Inside the world’s largest costume company
00:06:38
Peris Costumes is the world’s largest company dedicated to selling and renting costumes for film, stocking more than 10 million garments. Monocle took a peek behind the scenes of its Madrid-based HQ to meet its artisans and see how the industry is booming, thanks to the rise of streaming platforms.
Mar 15, 2022
Sisu: The art of Finnish fortitude
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Finland is a swimmer’s paradise and residents take to the water year-round. In colder months the practice often involves carving a hole into ice – a demonstration of “sisu”, the unique Finnish concept of fortitude in the face of adversity. Monocle joins journalist Katja Pantzar on an icy dip, to explore the mindset that dates back more than 500 years. Discover more stories and ideas from the region with ‘The Monocle Book of the Nordics’, available now from [The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2066359/the-monocle-book-of-the-nordics/)
Feb 09, 2022
Ísbíltúr: Iceland’s ice-cream road trips
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We hit the road with journalist Egill Bjarnason, finding the best spots to grab a cone on a journey into the Icelandic custom of ‘ísbíltúr’. It’s one of many Nordic lifestyle concepts that can teach us a thing or two about how to achieve a better quality of life. Discover more stories and ideas from the region with ‘The Monocle Book of the Nordics’, [available now from The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2066359/the-monocle-book-of-the-nordics/)
Sep 27, 2021
Why Greeks live longer
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Nestled in the heart of the Aegean, the island of Ikaria used to be a secluded spot with a humble and unhurried way of life. Today, a third of the island's population lives to be more than 90 years old. We venture to the local kafeneios, wild beaches and abundant allotments to meet the bronzed seniors.
Jun 28, 2021
The 2021 Monocle Art Survey
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From gallerists to artists, collectors to auctioneers, we check in with industry players to find why – digital innovations or not – seeing art in real life matters, how the past year has shaken up the market and what exhibitions you should add to a calendar that’s filling up nicely.
May 06, 2021
Studio Babelsberg: reel deal
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Despite the ubiquity of digital effects in cinema, Berlin’s Studio Babelsberg has preserved the craft of prop making. Its lifelike items continue to appear in some of the biggest movies today. We inspect the studio’s stunning hand-built sets and its museum-like archives.
Mar 16, 2021
Media on the move
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We visit two bold companies finding canny ways to pivot their product for changing audiences. Transhelvetica, a Swiss magazine, and Spiritland, a London-based hospitality and audio venture, are each shaping the media landscape for the better.
May 31, 2019
Venice Biennale: art of nationhood
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In the second report from this year’s Venice Biennale, we head to the national pavilions to meet the artists and curators who are raising their countries’ profiles on the world stage.
May 21, 2019
Venice Biennale: best in show
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We sit down with Ralph Rugoff, the artistic director of 2019’s Venice Biennale, to round up the highlights of this year’s event.
Feb 19, 2019
The art of restoration
00:07:06
Monocle Films pays a visit to a restoration firm that has saved pieces by artists as diverse as Caravaggio and John Kirby.
Feb 20 | 00:06:38
Inside the world’s largest costume company
Mar 15 | 00:03:27
Sisu: The art of Finnish fortitude
Feb 09 | 00:03:15
Ísbíltúr: Iceland’s ice-cream road trips
Sep 27 | 00:02:30
Why Greeks live longer
Jun 28 | 00:03:44
The 2021 Monocle Art Survey
May 06 | 00:02:20
Studio Babelsberg: reel deal
Mar 16 | 00:06:41
Media on the move
May 31 | 00:07:01
Venice Biennale: art of nationhood
May 21 | 00:05:27
Venice Biennale: best in show
Feb 19 | 00:07:06
The art of restoration
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