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Films — Affairs

Summary: Our global network of film-makers delivers reports on the stories, ideas, cities and politicians shaping the world.

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 Icebreakers at work | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 01:25

Throughout the long Finnish winter, the country’s ports are kept open by a small but determined fleet of icebreakers. Monocle Films hops on board to see how it’s done.

 Belgium: state of the nation | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 02:06

With its liberal and energetic approach to diplomacy, and a growing influence in art and sport, Belgium has plenty to offer on the world stage.

 Soft Power Survey 2018/19 | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 09:07

We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.

 Canada: state of the nation | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 03:21

From a thriving economy to potent soft-power credentials, we unpack what keeps Canada on the up.

 Zürich: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 01:56

Our conference has become a key gathering for people who want to create better cities, homes and lives. Bringing together a global audience who see the bigger picture, it's a unique mix of debates, dinner and hospitality. So how can you get involved? We look back at the moments that made the sunny 2018 edition in Zürich such a success. [Next stop: Madrid. Buy your ticket for the 2019 edition of the conference](https://conference.monocle.com/).

 Lebanon: state of the nation | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 02:22

With a cosmopolitan capital, picturesque countryside and improving – albeit fluctuating – security, Lebanon is on the up.

 Ethiopia and Eritrea: blue skies ahead | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 02:06

Celebrations have been erupting in Ethiopia and Eritrea as their 20-year conflict comes to an end. We board the first flight between Addis Ababa and Asmara since 1998 to capture the mood as friends and families are finally reunited.

 Building safer cities | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 02:36

Monocle Films travels to Paris to bear witness to the French capital’s efforts to mitigate terrorism through smart design and architecture.

 Quality of Life Survey: top 25 cities, 2018 | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 08:09

Our annual ranking is back as we take a fresh look at the best cities to call home. From open-minded mayors and improved transport links to fresh retail openings and investment in public space, find out who’s doing it best.

 Munich: the best of everything | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 02:36

We take lessons in liveability from the winner of 2018’s Monocle Quality of Life survey. Join us for a tour of the Bavarian capital, where we cover everything from improved infrastructure to new clubs.

 Kenya: state of the nation | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 02:20

This east African anchor boasts world-famous writers and athletes but corruption and flawed infrastructure hold it back.

 Venice: soft-power potential | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 05:42

Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé takes a look at how nations are using the world stage of the Venice Architecture Biennale to reflect their identity and build their brand.

 Future cities – mobilising change | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 07:00

Monocle Films travels to Copenhagen and Mexico City with Audi to see how cities and their citizens are facing the challenge of building sustainable mobility in urban settings.

 Netherlands: state of the nation | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 02:12

In our animated series we assess how the Dutch are performing on the world stage as well as at home.

 Officer class: Poland's military university | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 04:02

Monocle Films visits Poland's land-forces academy, which is nurturing the next generation of officers to fuel its expanding defence forces.

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