As the father in Andrei Zvyagintsev's film Loveless drives to work, ignorant of the fact that his son has just gone missing, he listens to accusations on the radio that the media are “whipping up public hysteria” about the end of the world. The director's careful choice of radio programme hints at the tense siege mentality that predominates in Russia , where state television breathlessly details nefarious American plots and restrictive laws are passed so fast that parliament is often nicknamed the “crazy printer”. It is not quite as politically charged as his 2014 masterpiece Leviathan , but the latest movie's astringent depiction of Russia in the late Putin years has sparked similar criticisms of Russophobia at home following its June debut. It opens in the UK on Friday and in the United States on 16 February. The anger is tempered by a grudging respect since Loveless, like Leviathan before it, has been nominated for an Oscar for best foreign picture, as well as a … [Read more...] about Russia’s most divisive director releases Oscar-nominated film in UK
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I’m a dog expert – here’s how to tell if an animal is dangerous and what you need to do to stay safe
A DOG expert has revealed how to tell if an animal is dangerous - and what you need to do to stay safe. Rob Bays, a canine behaviourist, says despite there being a list of banned dogs in the UK, there's still many traits to be weary of across all breeds. Four dog types are banned under the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act, including pit bull terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. Any dogs identified as one of these breeds is destroyed. But Rob says this is an outdated approach - as new research has provided more insight into triggers developed during a dog's upbringing and how they are treated. He said: "The law came into play a long time ago and since we've seen 3,000 exempt dogs on the list. READ MORE ON PETS OH MY DOG I'm a vet & there's seven dog breeds I'd never own BARKING MAD Is your dog a GENIUS? Smartest dogs all share the exact same personality trait "Whilst the breed has been … [Read more...] about I’m a dog expert – here’s how to tell if an animal is dangerous and what you need to do to stay safe
Women’s safety: ‘Man taking pictures through my window scared me’
By Aimee Thomas Published 3 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Student Sophie Morgan was terrified when she looked through her curtains to see a man photographing her. "I opened the curtains and saw a man on my roof outside, filming me and staring right at me," recalled Sophie. That chilling moment was Sophie's catalyst to start a group that helps women who have been a victim of sexual harassment. Her group also helps women get home safely at night without feeling frightened. Sophie had heard of incidents of women being sexually harassed in Swansea. The university student thought little was being done to help women's safety, so she decided to act. Safety concerns The issue of women's safety was brought into sharp focus across the UK following the murders of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa in 2021. Women across the country took … [Read more...] about Women’s safety: ‘Man taking pictures through my window scared me’