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It’s a story of art, rivalry and bloodlines. Japan’s megahit and Oscar hopeful “Kokuho” is coming to the French box office at Christmas. It follows the life of a man born the son of a yakuza boss who goes on to become a “living national treasure” in the hereditary world of kabuki, a centuries-old stage art performed only by men. Ahead of its French release, FRANCE 24’s Yuka Royer sits down with director Sang-il Lee.
But first, as fierce conflict returns to the Thai-Cambodian border, we take a look at the plight of civilians caught in the crossfire. Hundreds of thousands of people from both sides have fled their homes and are facing an uncertain future.
Also on the show, China is more determined than ever to assert its territorial dominance at sea. Close encounters with the Philippine coast guard highlight rising tensions in the disputed South China Sea.
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