In 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' director Wayne Wang has tried to keep to the spirit of the story in Lisa See's best-selling novel of the same name, which spans several generations. Wang shifts the bulk of the action to modern day Shanghai, with two contemporary women replacing See's original characters. "It's probably more re-imagining, because the book is like some 400 pages. It has so many details and events that are important. So the trick is really to condense it enough but still be very true to the essence of the book," he said. ... www.euronews.net
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Monday, September 10, 2012
euronews cinema - Past and present resonate in Wayne Wang's latest film.
euronews cinema - Past and present resonate in Wayne Wang's latest film. Tube. Duration : 2.52 Mins.
In 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' director Wayne Wang has tried to keep to the spirit of the story in Lisa See's best-selling novel of the same name, which spans several generations. Wang shifts the bulk of the action to modern day Shanghai, with two contemporary women replacing See's original characters. "It's probably more re-imagining, because the book is like some 400 pages. It has so many details and events that are important. So the trick is really to condense it enough but still be very true to the essence of the book," he said. ... www.euronews.net
In 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' director Wayne Wang has tried to keep to the spirit of the story in Lisa See's best-selling novel of the same name, which spans several generations. Wang shifts the bulk of the action to modern day Shanghai, with two contemporary women replacing See's original characters. "It's probably more re-imagining, because the book is like some 400 pages. It has so many details and events that are important. So the trick is really to condense it enough but still be very true to the essence of the book," he said. ... www.euronews.net
euronews business planet - Boosting Women Entrepreneurs
euronews business planet - Boosting Women Entrepreneurs Video Clips. Duration : 3.27 Mins.
About a third of entrepreneurs in Europe are women. It's true that isn't always easy, in the face of well-worn stereotypes, to construct a professional network and get access to business financing. But in Larnaca in Cyprus, 350 women got toether and created a cooperative bank which has revolutionised entrepreneurship amongst women in the country. Set up in 2000, this bank specialises in small loans up to 100000 euros, with flexible repayment plans, grace periods of up to 2 years, interest rates around 4%, and the possibility of accessing funds within 48 hours. Artemis Tourmazi is an ambassador for Female Entreneurship in Europe. CEO of the bank since the beginning, she is proud of their achievements: "In the ten years since we started, with all these combined efforts, we managed to increase our percentage from 10/12% at the begining to almost 30% in 2010. Which is amazing." Anna Karyda's company looks after, cleans, and maintains cars for passengers at Larnaca airport. When the company expanded in 2005, the bank lent her 60000 euros; 10% of the necessary investment. But as well as financing, Anna got advice and access to the bank's professional network. Anna Karyda, Director of Drive and Fly said: "They supported our idea. They encouraged us. They helped us with the company's business plan, and of course they gave us information when wanted financing from m other financial institutes. They gave us very good information about banking with them, and getting financing on ...
About a third of entrepreneurs in Europe are women. It's true that isn't always easy, in the face of well-worn stereotypes, to construct a professional network and get access to business financing. But in Larnaca in Cyprus, 350 women got toether and created a cooperative bank which has revolutionised entrepreneurship amongst women in the country. Set up in 2000, this bank specialises in small loans up to 100000 euros, with flexible repayment plans, grace periods of up to 2 years, interest rates around 4%, and the possibility of accessing funds within 48 hours. Artemis Tourmazi is an ambassador for Female Entreneurship in Europe. CEO of the bank since the beginning, she is proud of their achievements: "In the ten years since we started, with all these combined efforts, we managed to increase our percentage from 10/12% at the begining to almost 30% in 2010. Which is amazing." Anna Karyda's company looks after, cleans, and maintains cars for passengers at Larnaca airport. When the company expanded in 2005, the bank lent her 60000 euros; 10% of the necessary investment. But as well as financing, Anna got advice and access to the bank's professional network. Anna Karyda, Director of Drive and Fly said: "They supported our idea. They encouraged us. They helped us with the company's business plan, and of course they gave us information when wanted financing from m other financial institutes. They gave us very good information about banking with them, and getting financing on ...
Sunday, September 9, 2012
euronews reporter - Italy's picture perfect TV women
euronews reporter - Italy's picture perfect TV women Video Clips. Duration : 8.82 Mins.
"Be beautiful and shut up" is a phrase which will probably be heard and denied during Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's trial over his relations with an underage prostitute. This comes at the same time as a revival of the debate about women in Italian society, trailing Europe in the equality stakes.... www.euronews.net
"Be beautiful and shut up" is a phrase which will probably be heard and denied during Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's trial over his relations with an underage prostitute. This comes at the same time as a revival of the debate about women in Italian society, trailing Europe in the equality stakes.... www.euronews.net
Thursday, September 6, 2012
euronews on the frontline - Sex trafficking still on the rise
euronews on the frontline - Sex trafficking still on the rise Tube. Duration : 12.15 Mins.
www.euronews.com Human trafficking is a crime against humanity, yet it is on the rise globally, not least in Europe. The main victims of this appalling crime are young women and girls, enslaved and exploited for sex. Euronews' Isabelle Kumar hosts a debate to try to understand why in the 21st Century this continues to be such a huge problem. She is joined by Myria Vassiliadou, the EU's anti-trafficking coordinator, and Toos Heemskerg, who works in Amsterdam with anti-trafficking charity 'Not for sale.' That's this week in On the Frontline. Find us on: Youtube bit.ly Facebook www.facebook.com Twitter twitter.com
www.euronews.com Human trafficking is a crime against humanity, yet it is on the rise globally, not least in Europe. The main victims of this appalling crime are young women and girls, enslaved and exploited for sex. Euronews' Isabelle Kumar hosts a debate to try to understand why in the 21st Century this continues to be such a huge problem. She is joined by Myria Vassiliadou, the EU's anti-trafficking coordinator, and Toos Heemskerg, who works in Amsterdam with anti-trafficking charity 'Not for sale.' That's this week in On the Frontline. Find us on: Youtube bit.ly Facebook www.facebook.com Twitter twitter.com
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
euronews le mag - Autumnal dancers in The Rite of Spring
euronews le mag - Autumnal dancers in The Rite of Spring Tube. Duration : 2.77 Mins.
www.euronews.net They may be in the autumn of their lives but these men and women are performing Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. French choreographer Thierry Thieu Niang recruited a group of people aged between 60 and 87 with no professional dance experience for his ground-breaking production.
www.euronews.net They may be in the autumn of their lives but these men and women are performing Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. French choreographer Thierry Thieu Niang recruited a group of people aged between 60 and 87 with no professional dance experience for his ground-breaking production.
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