Our global network of film-makers delivers reports on the stories, ideas, cities and politicians shaping the world. ℗ & © 2021 Monocle en-gb Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 02 May 2008 17:11:15 +0100 Our global network of film-makers delivers reports on the stories, ideas, cities and politicians shaping the world. Our global network of film-makers delivers reports on the stories, ideas, cities and politicians shaping the world. News, Politics, Society, Interviews Monocle info@monocle.com Winkontent Ltd. no Athens is the hottest capital city in mainland Europe and temperatures continue to rise. That’s why Eleni Myrivili was appointed as the city’s – and continent’s – first chief heat officer last summer. We meet her on Philoppapou hill to hear about how urban design can help to build resilience against rising temperatures. [Read more in the July/August issue of Monocle.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2169322/issue-155-double-issue/) https://film.monocle.com/2022/07/220713_Athens_heat_officer_MASTER_filezilla.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2022/07/220713_Athens_heat_officer_MASTER_filezilla.mp4 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:34:00 +0100 Athens is the hottest capital city in mainland Europe and temperatures continue to rise. That’s why Eleni Myrivili was appointed as the city’s – and continent’s – first chief heat officer last summer. We meet her on Philoppapou hill to hear about how urban design can help to build resilience against rising temperatures. [Read more in the July/August issue of Monocle.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2169322/issue-155-double-issue/) Athens is the hottest capital city in mainland Europe and temperatures continue to rise. That’s why Eleni Myrivili was appointed as the city’s – and continent’s – first chief heat officer last summer. We meet her on Philoppapou hill to hear about how urban design can help to build resilience against rising temperatures. [Read more in the July/August issue of Monocle.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2169322/issue-155-double-issue/) 04:20 Monocle no In this digital age, do we need more forgiveness and sacrifice in our lives? And where can we look for direction? Monocle Films sat down with Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to find out how the church strives to address contemporary needs and remain relevant in the Greek society. https://film.monocle.com/2021/09/210927_KeepingtheFaith_website_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2021/09/210927_KeepingtheFaith_website_MASTER.mp4 Tue, 5 Oct 2021 09:13:00 +0100 In this digital age, do we need more forgiveness and sacrifice in our lives? And where can we look for direction? Monocle Films sat down with Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to find out how the church strives to address contemporary needs and remain relevant in the Greek society. In this digital age, do we need more forgiveness and sacrifice in our lives? And where can we look for direction? Monocle Films sat down with Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to find out how the church strives to address contemporary needs and remain relevant in the Greek society. 03:20 Monocle no Technology is everywhere but that ubiquity can come at a cost to our health, wellbeing and the quality of our conversations. View our manifesto for a more dignified relationship with all things digital and learn to be a little kinder and more cautious online. https://film.monocle.com/2021/03/210308_DigitalDecency_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2021/03/210308_DigitalDecency_MASTER.mp4 Tue, 9 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0100 Technology is everywhere but that ubiquity can come at a cost to our health, wellbeing and the quality of our conversations. View our manifesto for a more dignified relationship with all things digital and learn to be a little kinder and more cautious online. Technology is everywhere but that ubiquity can come at a cost to our health, wellbeing and the quality of our conversations. View our manifesto for a more dignified relationship with all things digital and learn to be a little kinder and more cautious online. 02:24 Monocle no Norrbotten in Sweden is blessed with natural resources but more recently has been turning heads because of its growing roster of innovative start-ups. We bear witness to the region's effort to change heavy industries into clean businesses. https://film.monocle.com/2021/01/210501_Norbotten_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2021/01/210501_Norbotten_MASTER.mp4 Tue, 5 Jan 2021 11:54:00 +0100 Norrbotten in Sweden is blessed with natural resources but more recently has been turning heads because of its growing roster of innovative start-ups. We bear witness to the region's effort to change heavy industries into clean businesses. Norrbotten in Sweden is blessed with natural resources but more recently has been turning heads because of its growing roster of innovative start-ups. We bear witness to the region's effort to change heavy industries into clean businesses. 07:35 Monocle no The first edition of a Georgian festival that’s bringing together musicians from the Caucasus to discuss their shared future. https://film.monocle.com/2019/09/190927_Tsinandali_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/09/190927_Tsinandali_MASTER.mp4 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 19:00:00 +0100 The first edition of a Georgian festival that’s bringing together musicians from the Caucasus to discuss their shared future. The first edition of a Georgian festival that’s bringing together musicians from the Caucasus to discuss their shared future. 07:05 Monocle no From social media to mass surveillance, we know that we are losing the ability to be private, to have lives for us and our children that are off-grid. But we can regain some control. This is how. https://film.monocle.com/2019/07/190726_Privacy%20alerts_Itunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/07/190726_Privacy%20alerts_Itunes.mp4 Thu, 1 Aug 2019 08:00:00 +0100 From social media to mass surveillance, we know that we are losing the ability to be private, to have lives for us and our children that are off-grid. But we can regain some control. This is how. From social media to mass surveillance, we know that we are losing the ability to be private, to have lives for us and our children that are off-grid. But we can regain some control. This is how. 01:59 Monocle no We gathered together a peerless group of thinkers, entrepreneurs, reporters and makers for our fifth annual conference. It was a unique mix of debate, dinner and hospitality; we look back at some of the moments that made our sunny 2019 edition such a success. https://film.monocle.com/2019/07/190705_QoLMadridconference_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/07/190705_QoLMadridconference_MASTER.mp4 Fri, 5 Jul 2019 17:30:00 +0100 We gathered together a peerless group of thinkers, entrepreneurs, reporters and makers for our fifth annual conference. It was a unique mix of debate, dinner and hospitality; we look back at some of the moments that made our sunny 2019 edition such a success. We gathered together a peerless group of thinkers, entrepreneurs, reporters and makers for our fifth annual conference. It was a unique mix of debate, dinner and hospitality; we look back at some of the moments that made our sunny 2019 edition such a success. 02:17 Monocle no From the revived Le Corbusier Pavilion to a slick airport extension, we take lessons in living better from this year’s winning city. https://film.monocle.com/2019/06/ZurichQoL.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/06/ZurichQoL.mp4 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:20:00 +0100 From the revived Le Corbusier Pavilion to a slick airport extension, we take lessons in living better from this year’s winning city. From the revived Le Corbusier Pavilion to a slick airport extension, we take lessons in living better from this year’s winning city. 02:35 Monocle no What makes cities tick: security, nightlife, infrastructure? Join us on a round-the-world trip of places that we’d like to call home. https://film.monocle.com/2019/06/190621_Top25_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/06/190621_Top25_MASTER.mp4 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:10:00 +0100 What makes cities tick: security, nightlife, infrastructure? Join us on a round-the-world trip of places that we’d like to call home. What makes cities tick: security, nightlife, infrastructure? Join us on a round-the-world trip of places that we’d like to call home. 06:35 Monocle no Taking an interest and making connections have been at the heart of our unmissable annual gatherings. Tune in for a preview of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference programme, which is packed with thought-provoking ideas and inspiring speakers. This is where you need to be. Book your ticket [here](https://conference.monocle.com/payment/). https://film.monocle.com/2019/05/190517_SecondQoLTeaser_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/05/190517_SecondQoLTeaser_MASTER.mp4 Fri, 17 May 2019 10:00:00 +0100 Taking an interest and making connections have been at the heart of our unmissable annual gatherings. Tune in for a preview of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference programme, which is packed with thought-provoking ideas and inspiring speakers. This is where you need to be. Book your ticket [here](https://conference.monocle.com/payment/). Taking an interest and making connections have been at the heart of our unmissable annual gatherings. Tune in for a preview of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference programme, which is packed with thought-provoking ideas and inspiring speakers. This is where you need to be. Book your ticket [here](https://conference.monocle.com/payment/). 01:16 Monocle no Prompted by Brexit, among other things, we’ve embarked on a design update. We’ve changed up the paper stock and fired up presses just outside of Hamburg to keep Monocle at the top of the pile. Join us for a tour of the on-page innovations in the [April issue of the magazine](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1473872/issue-122/). https://film.monocle.com/2019/03/190321_Printmoves_itunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/03/190321_Printmoves_itunes.mp4 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0100 Prompted by Brexit, among other things, we’ve embarked on a design update. We’ve changed up the paper stock and fired up presses just outside of Hamburg to keep Monocle at the top of the pile. Join us for a tour of the on-page innovations in the [April issue of the magazine](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1473872/issue-122/). Prompted by Brexit, among other things, we’ve embarked on a design update. We’ve changed up the paper stock and fired up presses just outside of Hamburg to keep Monocle at the top of the pile. Join us for a tour of the on-page innovations in the [April issue of the magazine](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1473872/issue-122/). 04:31 Monocle no Many seamen see icebreaking as a career pinnacle. We peek into the snug cabins, well-kitted kitchen and memorabilia-filled gym to see what serving on icebreaker ‘Kontio’ is really like. You can also catch up with episode one [here](https://monocle.com/film/affairs/icebreakers-rescue-know-how/). https://film.monocle.com/2019/02/190222_icebreakers-life_itunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/02/190222_icebreakers-life_itunes.mp4 Thu, 7 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0100 Many seamen see icebreaking as a career pinnacle. We peek into the snug cabins, well-kitted kitchen and memorabilia-filled gym to see what serving on icebreaker ‘Kontio’ is really like. You can also catch up with episode one [here](https://monocle.com/film/affairs/icebreakers-rescue-know-how/). Many seamen see icebreaking as a career pinnacle. We peek into the snug cabins, well-kitted kitchen and memorabilia-filled gym to see what serving on icebreaker ‘Kontio’ is really like. You can also catch up with episode one [here](https://monocle.com/film/affairs/icebreakers-rescue-know-how/). 08:51 Monocle no Finland has obvious natural advantages that have helped it become an icebreaking powerhouse but the country’s dominance in the field is startling. We travel to the Bay of Bothnia to bear witness to the beginning of the icebreaking season. You can also watch episode two [here](https://monocle.com/film/affairs/icebreakers-life-on-board/). https://film.monocle.com/2019/02/270219_Icebreakers1_itunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/02/270219_Icebreakers1_itunes.mp4 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0100 Finland has obvious natural advantages that have helped it become an icebreaking powerhouse but the country’s dominance in the field is startling. We travel to the Bay of Bothnia to bear witness to the beginning of the icebreaking season. You can also watch episode two [here](https://monocle.com/film/affairs/icebreakers-life-on-board/). Finland has obvious natural advantages that have helped it become an icebreaking powerhouse but the country’s dominance in the field is startling. We travel to the Bay of Bothnia to bear witness to the beginning of the icebreaking season. You can also watch episode two [here](https://monocle.com/film/affairs/icebreakers-life-on-board/). 10:26 Monocle no 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. https://film.monocle.com/2019/02/190222_IcebreakerTeaser_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/02/190222_IcebreakerTeaser_MASTER.mp4 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0100 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. 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. 01:25 Monocle no 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. https://film.monocle.com/2019/02/190207_SOTN_BELGIUM_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2019/02/190207_SOTN_BELGIUM_iTunes.mp4 Fri, 8 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0100 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. 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. 02:06 Monocle no We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills. https://film.monocle.com/2018/12/181221_SOFTPOWERFINAL__ITUNES.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/12/181221_SOFTPOWERFINAL__ITUNES.mp4 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:30:00 +0100 We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills. We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills. 09:07 Monocle no From a thriving economy to potent soft-power credentials, we unpack what keeps Canada on the up. https://film.monocle.com/2018/11/181105_Sotn_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/11/181105_Sotn_iTunes.mp4 Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0100 From a thriving economy to potent soft-power credentials, we unpack what keeps Canada on the up. From a thriving economy to potent soft-power credentials, we unpack what keeps Canada on the up. 03:21 Monocle no 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/). https://film.monocle.com/2018/10/180921_ZurichQoL_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/10/180921_ZurichQoL_iTunes.mp4 Tue, 2 Oct 2018 15:24:00 +0100 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/). 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/). 01:56 Monocle no With a cosmopolitan capital, picturesque countryside and improving – albeit fluctuating – security, Lebanon is on the up. https://film.monocle.com/2018/08/180823_SOTN_LEBANON_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/08/180823_SOTN_LEBANON_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:30:00 +0100 With a cosmopolitan capital, picturesque countryside and improving – albeit fluctuating – security, Lebanon is on the up. With a cosmopolitan capital, picturesque countryside and improving – albeit fluctuating – security, Lebanon is on the up. 02:22 Monocle no 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. https://film.monocle.com/2018/08/Blue_skies_ahead_MASTER_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/08/Blue_skies_ahead_MASTER_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 9 Aug 2018 15:25:00 +0100 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. 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. 02:06 Monocle no Monocle Films travels to Paris to bear witness to the French capital’s efforts to mitigate terrorism through smart design and architecture. https://film.monocle.com/2018/07/180723_BuildingSaferCities_MASTER_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/07/180723_BuildingSaferCities_MASTER_iTunes.mp4 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:07:00 +0100 Monocle Films travels to Paris to bear witness to the French capital’s efforts to mitigate terrorism through smart design and architecture. Monocle Films travels to Paris to bear witness to the French capital’s efforts to mitigate terrorism through smart design and architecture. 02:36 Monocle no 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. https://film.monocle.com/2018/06/180622_25citiesQoL_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/06/180622_25citiesQoL_iTunes.mp4 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:30:00 +0100 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. 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. 08:09 Monocle no 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. https://film.monocle.com/2018/06/180618_Munich_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/06/180618_Munich_iTunes.mp4 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:55:00 +0100 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. 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. 02:36 Monocle no This east African anchor boasts world-famous writers and athletes but corruption and flawed infrastructure hold it back. https://film.monocle.com/2018/06/180613_KenyaSOTN_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/06/180613_KenyaSOTN_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0100 This east African anchor boasts world-famous writers and athletes but corruption and flawed infrastructure hold it back. This east African anchor boasts world-famous writers and athletes but corruption and flawed infrastructure hold it back. 02:20 Monocle no 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. https://film.monocle.com/2018/06/180601_VeniceGiardiniTyler_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/06/180601_VeniceGiardiniTyler_iTunes.mp4 Fri, 1 Jun 2018 21:40:00 +0100 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. 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. 05:42 Monocle no 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. https://film.monocle.com/2018/05/180509_Future_cities_mobilising_change.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/05/180509_Future_cities_mobilising_change.mp4 Mon, 14 May 2018 14:46:00 +0100 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. 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. 07:00 Monocle no In our animated series we assess how the Dutch are performing on the world stage as well as at home. https://film.monocle.com/2018/05/180502_SOTN_Netherlands_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/05/180502_SOTN_Netherlands_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 3 May 2018 12:00:00 +0100 In our animated series we assess how the Dutch are performing on the world stage as well as at home. In our animated series we assess how the Dutch are performing on the world stage as well as at home. 02:12 Monocle no Monocle Films visits Poland's land-forces academy, which is nurturing the next generation of officers to fuel its expanding defence forces. https://film.monocle.com/2018/04/180413_Polandmilitaryacademy_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/04/180413_Polandmilitaryacademy_iTunes.mp4 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0100 Monocle Films visits Poland's land-forces academy, which is nurturing the next generation of officers to fuel its expanding defence forces. Monocle Films visits Poland's land-forces academy, which is nurturing the next generation of officers to fuel its expanding defence forces. 04:02 Monocle no The soft power of the world’s largest country has taken a hit of late. We look at Russia’s ups and downs in our animated nation survey. https://film.monocle.com/2018/03/180308_SOTN_preview_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/03/180308_SOTN_preview_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 8 Mar 2018 15:40:00 +0100 The soft power of the world’s largest country has taken a hit of late. We look at Russia’s ups and downs in our animated nation survey. The soft power of the world’s largest country has taken a hit of late. We look at Russia’s ups and downs in our animated nation survey. 02:20 Monocle no This June we're discovering all this Swiss city has to offer from dips in the lakeside pools to post-event escapes in the mountains. Prepare to be challenged and inspired by a host of thinkers who will be reimagining urban living and exploring our key theme: ‘made in the city’. https://film.monocle.com/2018/02/182022_QoLConferenceTeaser_MASTER.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2018/02/182022_QoLConferenceTeaser_MASTER.mp4 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0100 This June we're discovering all this Swiss city has to offer from dips in the lakeside pools to post-event escapes in the mountains. Prepare to be challenged and inspired by a host of thinkers who will be reimagining urban living and exploring our key theme: ‘made in the city’. This June we're discovering all this Swiss city has to offer from dips in the lakeside pools to post-event escapes in the mountains. Prepare to be challenged and inspired by a host of thinkers who will be reimagining urban living and exploring our key theme: ‘made in the city’. 01:15 Monocle no Who's in and who's out in 2017? We survey the top 25 nations who got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills. https://film.monocle.com/2017/12/171219_SOFT_POWER_MASTER_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2017/12/171219_SOFT_POWER_MASTER_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0100 Who's in and who's out in 2017? We survey the top 25 nations who got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills. Who's in and who's out in 2017? We survey the top 25 nations who got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills. 09:46 Monocle no To celebrate this year's soft power survey winner, we visit an emerging roster of budding businesses in Montreal. Canada's innovations minister Navdeep Bains reveals how the country is capitalising on the US's restrictive visa policies. https://film.monocle.com/2017/12/171212_Montrealstartups_iTunes.mp4 https://film.monocle.com/2017/12/171212_Montrealstartups_iTunes.mp4 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0100 To celebrate this year's soft power survey winner, we visit an emerging roster of budding businesses in Montreal. Canada's innovations minister Navdeep Bains reveals how the country is capitalising on the US's restrictive visa policies. To celebrate this year's soft power survey winner, we visit an emerging roster of budding businesses in Montreal. Canada's innovations minister Navdeep Bains reveals how the country is capitalising on the US's restrictive visa policies. 08:02 Monocle no We travel to the Aegean Coast in Turkey, where tourism may be falling but its beach clubs are buoyed by a homegrown crowd escaping city life and political upheaval. http://film.monocle.com/2017/08/150817_Turkey's_California_iTUNES.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2017/08/150817_Turkey's_California_iTUNES.mp4 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:15:00 +0100 We travel to the Aegean Coast in Turkey, where tourism may be falling but its beach clubs are buoyed by a homegrown crowd escaping city life and political upheaval. We travel to the Aegean Coast in Turkey, where tourism may be falling but its beach clubs are buoyed by a homegrown crowd escaping city life and political upheaval. 01:47 Monocle no Our new venture 'Monocle – The Summer Weekly' will hit newsstands on 10 August. We talk to editor in chief Tyler Brûlé and editor Andrew Tuck about the concept, design and power of print. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](/shop/magazine/other/). http://film.monocle.com/2017/07/170730_SummerWeekly_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2017/07/170730_SummerWeekly_iTunes.mp4 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0100 Our new venture 'Monocle – The Summer Weekly' will hit newsstands on 10 August. We talk to editor in chief Tyler Brûlé and editor Andrew Tuck about the concept, design and power of print. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](/shop/magazine/other/). Our new venture 'Monocle – The Summer Weekly' will hit newsstands on 10 August. We talk to editor in chief Tyler Brûlé and editor Andrew Tuck about the concept, design and power of print. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](/shop/magazine/other/). 02:02 Monocle no The German capital has become home to numerous new businesses and start-ups, attracting people from around the globe. And despite its complex past, it is an outpost of liberalism, possibility and ambition. How can other cities learn from Berlin’s successes – and the challenges it’s faced? http://film.monocle.com/2017/07/170721_BrandBerlin_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2017/07/170721_BrandBerlin_itunes.mp4 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0100 The German capital has become home to numerous new businesses and start-ups, attracting people from around the globe. And despite its complex past, it is an outpost of liberalism, possibility and ambition. How can other cities learn from Berlin’s successes – and the challenges it’s faced? The German capital has become home to numerous new businesses and start-ups, attracting people from around the globe. And despite its complex past, it is an outpost of liberalism, possibility and ambition. How can other cities learn from Berlin’s successes – and the challenges it’s faced? 01:51 Monocle no Across an enthralling weekend in Berlin, Monocle’s third annual conference saw us mull over a subject that has preoccupied us since launch: Quality of Life. From urban planning to the health of the media industry, the future of entrepreneurship, hospitality, property and more, we brought together more than 30 expert speakers and 150 delegates for a fresh perspective on the world we live in. [Next stop: Madrid. Buy your ticket for the 2019 edition of the conference](https://conference.monocle.com/). http://film.monocle.com/2017/07/170721_BerlinQoLconference_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2017/07/170721_BerlinQoLconference_iTunes.mp4 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:00:00 +0100 Across an enthralling weekend in Berlin, Monocle’s third annual conference saw us mull over a subject that has preoccupied us since launch: Quality of Life. From urban planning to the health of the media industry, the future of entrepreneurship, hospitality, property and more, we brought together more than 30 expert speakers and 150 delegates for a fresh perspective on the world we live in. [Next stop: Madrid. Buy your ticket for the 2019 edition of the conference](https://conference.monocle.com/). Across an enthralling weekend in Berlin, Monocle’s third annual conference saw us mull over a subject that has preoccupied us since launch: Quality of Life. From urban planning to the health of the media industry, the future of entrepreneurship, hospitality, property and more, we brought together more than 30 expert speakers and 150 delegates for a fresh perspective on the world we live in. [Next stop: Madrid. Buy your ticket for the 2019 edition of the conference](https://conference.monocle.com/). 01:59 Monocle no From Amsterdam to Zürich, find out who's up and who's down in our global ranking of the best cities in the world to live in. http://film.monocle.com/2017/06/170628_QOL_TOP_25_MASTER_ITUNES.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2017/06/170628_QOL_TOP_25_MASTER_ITUNES.mp4 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:50:00 +0100 From Amsterdam to Zürich, find out who's up and who's down in our global ranking of the best cities in the world to live in. From Amsterdam to Zürich, find out who's up and who's down in our global ranking of the best cities in the world to live in. 07:45 Monocle no Hotel? Tick. Sun lounger? Tick. Reading material? For four weeks this August our brand-new sunny newspaper will be hitting newsstands in cities and resorts around the world. Kick back with 48 pages of global affairs, comment and reportage, alongside arts, business and design coverage. Tick. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](/shop/magazine/other/). http://film.monocle.com/2017/07/170727_MonocleWeeklyshort_MASTER.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2017/07/170727_MonocleWeeklyshort_MASTER.mp4 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:20:00 +0100 Hotel? Tick. Sun lounger? Tick. Reading material? For four weeks this August our brand-new sunny newspaper will be hitting newsstands in cities and resorts around the world. Kick back with 48 pages of global affairs, comment and reportage, alongside arts, business and design coverage. Tick. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](/shop/magazine/other/). Hotel? Tick. Sun lounger? Tick. Reading material? For four weeks this August our brand-new sunny newspaper will be hitting newsstands in cities and resorts around the world. Kick back with 48 pages of global affairs, comment and reportage, alongside arts, business and design coverage. Tick. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](/shop/magazine/other/). 01:00 Monocle no The flare-up in the Baltic region has seen tensions rising in Sweden. We visit Gotland to see what action the government is taking to fortify the island. http://film.monocle.com/2017/04/060417_SwedenOnHighAlert_MasterItunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2017/04/060417_SwedenOnHighAlert_MasterItunes.mp4 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100 The flare-up in the Baltic region has seen tensions rising in Sweden. We visit Gotland to see what action the government is taking to fortify the island. The flare-up in the Baltic region has seen tensions rising in Sweden. We visit Gotland to see what action the government is taking to fortify the island. 07:31 Monocle no Monocle Films meets the little-known International Ice Patrol that is keeping ships safe as they navigate Atlantic waters. http://film.monocle.com/2016/12/161216_icehunters_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/12/161216_icehunters_itunes.mp4 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:00:00 +0100 Monocle Films meets the little-known International Ice Patrol that is keeping ships safe as they navigate Atlantic waters. Monocle Films meets the little-known International Ice Patrol that is keeping ships safe as they navigate Atlantic waters. 02:05 Monocle no In this year's Soft Power Survey we look at the hard truths of politics and how a tumultuous year has affected the softer sides of nations. Find out who’s in and who’s out as we count down to the winner. http://film.monocle.com//Private/2016/161118_Softpower_MASTER.mp4 http://film.monocle.com//Private/2016/161118_Softpower_MASTER.mp4 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0100 In this year's Soft Power Survey we look at the hard truths of politics and how a tumultuous year has affected the softer sides of nations. Find out who’s in and who’s out as we count down to the winner. In this year's Soft Power Survey we look at the hard truths of politics and how a tumultuous year has affected the softer sides of nations. Find out who’s in and who’s out as we count down to the winner. 05:35 Monocle no With its intriguing mix of grand colonial boulevards, art deco façades and buzzing plazas, Uruguay’s capital is emerging as a beacon of creativity and democracy in Latin America. Monocle’s Tomos Lewis and photographer Ana Cuba travelled to Montevideo to find out more about Latam’s most liveable, lovable and liberal capital. http://film.monocle.com//2016/08/160812_montevideo_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com//2016/08/160812_montevideo_iTunes.mp4 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:45:00 +0100 With its intriguing mix of grand colonial boulevards, art deco façades and buzzing plazas, Uruguay’s capital is emerging as a beacon of creativity and democracy in Latin America. Monocle’s Tomos Lewis and photographer Ana Cuba travelled to Montevideo to find out more about Latam’s most liveable, lovable and liberal capital. With its intriguing mix of grand colonial boulevards, art deco façades and buzzing plazas, Uruguay’s capital is emerging as a beacon of creativity and democracy in Latin America. Monocle’s Tomos Lewis and photographer Ana Cuba travelled to Montevideo to find out more about Latam’s most liveable, lovable and liberal capital. 02:25 Monocle no The Czech Republic’s second city was central to European design before falling into a troubled 20th-century sleep. Revival came thanks to research investment but its future may lie in its design heritage. http://film.monocle.com/2016/07/160721_Brno_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/07/160721_Brno_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0100 The Czech Republic’s second city was central to European design before falling into a troubled 20th-century sleep. Revival came thanks to research investment but its future may lie in its design heritage. The Czech Republic’s second city was central to European design before falling into a troubled 20th-century sleep. Revival came thanks to research investment but its future may lie in its design heritage. 06:13 Monocle no We pull up a bar stool in Amsterdam at the inaugural Night Mayor Summit to hear from pioneering night watchmen and urban provocateurs in cities around the world. http://film.monocle.com/2016/07/160712_Night_mayors_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/07/160712_Night_mayors_iTunes.mp4 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:45:00 +0100 We pull up a bar stool in Amsterdam at the inaugural Night Mayor Summit to hear from pioneering night watchmen and urban provocateurs in cities around the world. We pull up a bar stool in Amsterdam at the inaugural Night Mayor Summit to hear from pioneering night watchmen and urban provocateurs in cities around the world. 05:55 Monocle no This city of 13 million nurtures a balance of hi-tech efficiency and traditional neighbourhood values – and it’s a combination that wins the Japanese capital the top spot for a second year running. Our film focuses on its nocturnal delights, from sunset sports to the public-transport system, restaurants to late-night shopping. (You can also buy our Tokyo travel guide, available now at the [Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-tokyo/)) http://film.monocle.com/2016/06/160617_TokyoQOL_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/06/160617_TokyoQOL_itunes.mp4 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:25:00 +0100 This city of 13 million nurtures a balance of hi-tech efficiency and traditional neighbourhood values – and it’s a combination that wins the Japanese capital the top spot for a second year running. Our film focuses on its nocturnal delights, from sunset sports to the public-transport system, restaurants to late-night shopping. (You can also buy our Tokyo travel guide, available now at the [Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-tokyo/)) This city of 13 million nurtures a balance of hi-tech efficiency and traditional neighbourhood values – and it’s a combination that wins the Japanese capital the top spot for a second year running. Our film focuses on its nocturnal delights, from sunset sports to the public-transport system, restaurants to late-night shopping. (You can also buy our Tokyo travel guide, available now at the [Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-tokyo/)) 03:53 Monocle no The ups and downs of our annual global ranking covering the world's most liveable cities – who's in and who's out? http://film.monocle.com/2016/06/160617_QOLcountdown16_iTUNES.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/06/160617_QOLcountdown16_iTUNES.mp4 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:24:00 +0100 The ups and downs of our annual global ranking covering the world's most liveable cities – who's in and who's out? The ups and downs of our annual global ranking covering the world's most liveable cities – who's in and who's out? 05:55 Monocle no From diplomacy to government, business to media, how do we create a vibrant nation? To coincide with the publication of [“How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide”](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/), Steve Bloomfield posed this question to panellists and delegates at our Quality of Life Conference in Vienna. http://film.monocle.com/2016/06/160621_Howtobuildanation_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/06/160621_Howtobuildanation_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0100 From diplomacy to government, business to media, how do we create a vibrant nation? To coincide with the publication of [“How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide”](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/), Steve Bloomfield posed this question to panellists and delegates at our Quality of Life Conference in Vienna. From diplomacy to government, business to media, how do we create a vibrant nation? To coincide with the publication of [“How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide”](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/), Steve Bloomfield posed this question to panellists and delegates at our Quality of Life Conference in Vienna. 02:35 Monocle no Monocle's Steve Bloomfield and photographer Zed Nelson travel to São Tomé to report on the corruption and misguided ambition that have been a blight on the fortunes of this tropical African island. http://film.monocle.com/2016/06/160508_SaoTome_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/06/160508_SaoTome_iTunes.mp4 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0100 Monocle's Steve Bloomfield and photographer Zed Nelson travel to São Tomé to report on the corruption and misguided ambition that have been a blight on the fortunes of this tropical African island. Monocle's Steve Bloomfield and photographer Zed Nelson travel to São Tomé to report on the corruption and misguided ambition that have been a blight on the fortunes of this tropical African island. 02:41 Monocle no The republic of Nagorno-Karabakh in the Caucasus lies in purgatory. Despite its violent history, peace and PR is seen as the fastest route to normality; we visited just before the flare-up in 2016 to see if it can succeed. http://film.monocle.com//2016/05/160523_Nagorno%20Karabakh_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com//2016/05/160523_Nagorno%20Karabakh_iTunes.mp4 Thu, 26 May 2016 10:00:00 +0100 The republic of Nagorno-Karabakh in the Caucasus lies in purgatory. Despite its violent history, peace and PR is seen as the fastest route to normality; we visited just before the flare-up in 2016 to see if it can succeed. The republic of Nagorno-Karabakh in the Caucasus lies in purgatory. Despite its violent history, peace and PR is seen as the fastest route to normality; we visited just before the flare-up in 2016 to see if it can succeed. 03:02 Monocle no Can good design cut through the babble? Who are the media players that still engage us in print and beyond? How can technology become less demanding and more friendly? And what happens when we stop meeting face to face? This film set up the digital-versus-analogue debate at Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Vienna. http://film.monocle.com/2016/05/160503_Let-s-talk-about-it_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/05/160503_Let-s-talk-about-it_iTunes.mp4 Tue, 3 May 2016 11:00:00 +0100 Can good design cut through the babble? Who are the media players that still engage us in print and beyond? How can technology become less demanding and more friendly? And what happens when we stop meeting face to face? This film set up the digital-versus-analogue debate at Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Vienna. Can good design cut through the babble? Who are the media players that still engage us in print and beyond? How can technology become less demanding and more friendly? And what happens when we stop meeting face to face? This film set up the digital-versus-analogue debate at Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Vienna. 02:41 Monocle no Monocle’s second Quality of Life Conference kicked off in Vienna with a set of urban provocations. Here are Monocle’s top 10 city fixes. http://film.monocle.com/2016/04/160425_cityfixesonline_itunes2.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/04/160425_cityfixesonline_itunes2.mp4 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0100 Monocle’s second Quality of Life Conference kicked off in Vienna with a set of urban provocations. Here are Monocle’s top 10 city fixes. Monocle’s second Quality of Life Conference kicked off in Vienna with a set of urban provocations. Here are Monocle’s top 10 city fixes. 03:27 Monocle no How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide reveals all you need to make a happy, vibrant and successful nation. It’s a book that delivers inspiration whether you are a new citizen or a freshly elected PM. Monocle films goes behind the scenes to talk to the editors of the book and look inside the covers. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/). http://film.monocle.com/2016/04/160413_Nationsguidemonoclenew_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/04/160413_Nationsguidemonoclenew_itunes.mp4 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 09:00:00 +0100 How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide reveals all you need to make a happy, vibrant and successful nation. It’s a book that delivers inspiration whether you are a new citizen or a freshly elected PM. Monocle films goes behind the scenes to talk to the editors of the book and look inside the covers. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/). How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide reveals all you need to make a happy, vibrant and successful nation. It’s a book that delivers inspiration whether you are a new citizen or a freshly elected PM. Monocle films goes behind the scenes to talk to the editors of the book and look inside the covers. Available to order now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/). 04:50 Monocle no Monocle’s new book, “How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide”, explores all the elements you need to make a happy, vibrant and successful country. From designing a better parliament to choosing a flag, creating social capital to taking care of our young and old, this is a book about the small – and big – things that can make our nations work better for everyone who calls them home. Buy now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/). http://film.monocle.com/2016/04/160303_Nations%20book%20sizzler_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/04/160303_Nations%20book%20sizzler_itunes.mp4 Fri, 1 Apr 2016 11:06:00 +0100 Monocle’s new book, “How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide”, explores all the elements you need to make a happy, vibrant and successful country. From designing a better parliament to choosing a flag, creating social capital to taking care of our young and old, this is a book about the small – and big – things that can make our nations work better for everyone who calls them home. Buy now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/). Monocle’s new book, “How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide”, explores all the elements you need to make a happy, vibrant and successful country. From designing a better parliament to choosing a flag, creating social capital to taking care of our young and old, this is a book about the small – and big – things that can make our nations work better for everyone who calls them home. Buy now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/books/how-to-make-a-nation-a-monocle-guide/). 01:38 Monocle no As Perth attempts to shed its reputation for being nothing more than a mining city we explore the architecture, art and hospitality initiatives that are shaping this outpost. http://film.monocle.com/2016/03/160316_Perth_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2016/03/160316_Perth_itunes.mp4 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:06:00 +0100 As Perth attempts to shed its reputation for being nothing more than a mining city we explore the architecture, art and hospitality initiatives that are shaping this outpost. As Perth attempts to shed its reputation for being nothing more than a mining city we explore the architecture, art and hospitality initiatives that are shaping this outpost. 09:06 Monocle no Like many sovereign states, the Holy See pursues an active foreign policy. We visit the Vatican's foreign ministry, where world peace is always on the agenda. To find out more about the Vatican’s foreign ministry, read our [article](http://monocle.com/magazine/issues/90/vatican-foreign-policy-keep-the-faith/). http://film.monocle.com//2016/01/160122_Vatican%20foreign%20policy_iTunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com//2016/01/160122_Vatican%20foreign%20policy_iTunes.mp4 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0100 Like many sovereign states, the Holy See pursues an active foreign policy. We visit the Vatican's foreign ministry, where world peace is always on the agenda. To find out more about the Vatican’s foreign ministry, read our [article](http://monocle.com/magazine/issues/90/vatican-foreign-policy-keep-the-faith/). Like many sovereign states, the Holy See pursues an active foreign policy. We visit the Vatican's foreign ministry, where world peace is always on the agenda. To find out more about the Vatican’s foreign ministry, read our [article](http://monocle.com/magazine/issues/90/vatican-foreign-policy-keep-the-faith/). 02:07 Monocle no Once a byword for all that ailed African nations, Ethiopia is again playing to its strengths – and its booming capital, Addis Ababa, is at the centre of the resurgence. http://film.monocle.com//2015/08/Addis%20Ababa%20slideshow_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com//2015/08/Addis%20Ababa%20slideshow_itunes.mp4 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:58:00 +0100 Once a byword for all that ailed African nations, Ethiopia is again playing to its strengths – and its booming capital, Addis Ababa, is at the centre of the resurgence. Once a byword for all that ailed African nations, Ethiopia is again playing to its strengths – and its booming capital, Addis Ababa, is at the centre of the resurgence. 03:09 Monocle no Warsaw’s dour-from-afar image is dispelling as a new generation of makers, restaurateurs and start-ups help to redefine Poland’s capital. http://film.monocle.com//2015/07/Warsaw%20slideshow%20vl.mp4 http://film.monocle.com//2015/07/Warsaw%20slideshow%20vl.mp4 Thu, 6 Aug 2015 10:43:00 +0100 Warsaw’s dour-from-afar image is dispelling as a new generation of makers, restaurateurs and start-ups help to redefine Poland’s capital. Warsaw’s dour-from-afar image is dispelling as a new generation of makers, restaurateurs and start-ups help to redefine Poland’s capital. 03:13 Monocle no With its drip-filter coffee, myriad craft shops and quality fishing scene, Hokkaido’s capital reels you in with a laidback lifestyle and a strong stroke of creativity. http://film.monocle.com//2015/07/Sapporo%20slideshow_Itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com//2015/07/Sapporo%20slideshow_Itunes.mp4 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:15:00 +0100 With its drip-filter coffee, myriad craft shops and quality fishing scene, Hokkaido’s capital reels you in with a laidback lifestyle and a strong stroke of creativity. With its drip-filter coffee, myriad craft shops and quality fishing scene, Hokkaido’s capital reels you in with a laidback lifestyle and a strong stroke of creativity. 03:23 Monocle no What’s it like being a second city? On duty for The Escapist, Robert Bound found Chiang Mai to be an ancient town with a contemporary buzz of bars, bands and boxers, wonderful food and beautiful girls on scooters. It doesn’t feel like it’s in a race with Bangkok, or anywhere else for that matter. http://film.monocle.com/2015/07/chiangmai_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/07/chiangmai_itunes.mp4 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:30:00 +0100 What’s it like being a second city? On duty for The Escapist, Robert Bound found Chiang Mai to be an ancient town with a contemporary buzz of bars, bands and boxers, wonderful food and beautiful girls on scooters. It doesn’t feel like it’s in a race with Bangkok, or anywhere else for that matter. What’s it like being a second city? On duty for The Escapist, Robert Bound found Chiang Mai to be an ancient town with a contemporary buzz of bars, bands and boxers, wonderful food and beautiful girls on scooters. It doesn’t feel like it’s in a race with Bangkok, or anywhere else for that matter. 06:50 Monocle no Monocle films visits Porto to discover how one city leader is determined to stop gentrification destroying his city. http://film.monocle.com/2015/07/PortoRevival_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/07/PortoRevival_itunes.mp4 Thu, 2 Jul 2015 09:30:00 +0100 Monocle films visits Porto to discover how one city leader is determined to stop gentrification destroying his city. Monocle films visits Porto to discover how one city leader is determined to stop gentrification destroying his city. 06:47 Monocle no Marking the biggest shake-up in the survey’s nine-year history, Monocle’s 2015 Quality of Life survey awards Tokyo the number one city to call home. Rising from second place in 2014, the Japanese capital’s defining paradox – its heart-stopping size and concurrent feeling of peace and quiet – helped it claim the crown. http://film.monocle.com/2015/06/17.06.15_TokyoQOL_MasterItunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/06/17.06.15_TokyoQOL_MasterItunes.mp4 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Marking the biggest shake-up in the survey’s nine-year history, Monocle’s 2015 Quality of Life survey awards Tokyo the number one city to call home. Rising from second place in 2014, the Japanese capital’s defining paradox – its heart-stopping size and concurrent feeling of peace and quiet – helped it claim the crown. Marking the biggest shake-up in the survey’s nine-year history, Monocle’s 2015 Quality of Life survey awards Tokyo the number one city to call home. Rising from second place in 2014, the Japanese capital’s defining paradox – its heart-stopping size and concurrent feeling of peace and quiet – helped it claim the crown. 02:35 Monocle no As the diplomatic wrangle over the Arctic continues, Monocle's Toronto bureau chief Tomos Lewis travelled to the Arctic Council's meeting in Iqaluit in northern Canada to assess the path ahead for this strategically important area. http://film.monocle.com/2015/05/Arctic_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/05/Arctic_itunes.mp4 Thu, 7 May 2015 10:13:00 +0100 As the diplomatic wrangle over the Arctic continues, Monocle's Toronto bureau chief Tomos Lewis travelled to the Arctic Council's meeting in Iqaluit in northern Canada to assess the path ahead for this strategically important area. As the diplomatic wrangle over the Arctic continues, Monocle's Toronto bureau chief Tomos Lewis travelled to the Arctic Council's meeting in Iqaluit in northern Canada to assess the path ahead for this strategically important area. 05:57 Monocle no To draw Monocle's Quality of Life Conference to a close, our editor Andrew Tuck took an in-depth look at how metropolises are changing around the world and poses some fundamental questions to get city planners thinking. http://film.monocle.com/2015/04/bettercities_itunesfinal.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/04/bettercities_itunesfinal.mp4 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:11:00 +0100 To draw Monocle's Quality of Life Conference to a close, our editor Andrew Tuck took an in-depth look at how metropolises are changing around the world and poses some fundamental questions to get city planners thinking. To draw Monocle's Quality of Life Conference to a close, our editor Andrew Tuck took an in-depth look at how metropolises are changing around the world and poses some fundamental questions to get city planners thinking. 02:27 Monocle no How do we create cities that deliver quality of life for everyone? That can pull in global talent but also take care of locals? Places that are good for a fun night out and also running a new enterprise; that have culture and architecture on the right scale? These were the challenges at the heart of Monocle's Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon. This film shares the questions that we all need to answer. http://film.monocle.com/2015/04/150424_QOLopeningnew_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/04/150424_QOLopeningnew_itunes.mp4 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 09:00:00 +0100 How do we create cities that deliver quality of life for everyone? That can pull in global talent but also take care of locals? Places that are good for a fun night out and also running a new enterprise; that have culture and architecture on the right scale? These were the challenges at the heart of Monocle's Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon. This film shares the questions that we all need to answer. How do we create cities that deliver quality of life for everyone? That can pull in global talent but also take care of locals? Places that are good for a fun night out and also running a new enterprise; that have culture and architecture on the right scale? These were the challenges at the heart of Monocle's Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon. This film shares the questions that we all need to answer. 02:39 Monocle no The people of Trabzon in Turkey are tough, patriotic and proud of their culture, be it guns or folk dancing. We look at the region's tourism industry and find out what's holding it back. http://film.monocle.com/2015/03/Trabzon_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/03/Trabzon_itunes.mp4 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:02:00 +0100 The people of Trabzon in Turkey are tough, patriotic and proud of their culture, be it guns or folk dancing. We look at the region's tourism industry and find out what's holding it back. The people of Trabzon in Turkey are tough, patriotic and proud of their culture, be it guns or folk dancing. We look at the region's tourism industry and find out what's holding it back. 03:13 Monocle no Burma's national broadcaster, MRTV, was once a government mouthpiece. As the country slowly turns to democracy, Monocle films goes behind the scenes to see if it can change with the times. http://film.monocle.com/2015/03/BURMA_itunes2.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/03/BURMA_itunes2.mp4 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:21:00 +0100 Burma's national broadcaster, MRTV, was once a government mouthpiece. As the country slowly turns to democracy, Monocle films goes behind the scenes to see if it can change with the times. Burma's national broadcaster, MRTV, was once a government mouthpiece. As the country slowly turns to democracy, Monocle films goes behind the scenes to see if it can change with the times. 05:56 Monocle no For many older people in Japan work isn’t just a way to keep busy but also a source of happiness and wellbeing. From a 71-year-old barber to a 100-year-old café owner, Monocle visits Japan’s elderly who are showing little sign of letting up. http://film.monocle.com/2015/03/longevity_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/03/longevity_itunes.mp4 Mon, 2 Mar 2015 10:12:00 +0100 For many older people in Japan work isn’t just a way to keep busy but also a source of happiness and wellbeing. From a 71-year-old barber to a 100-year-old café owner, Monocle visits Japan’s elderly who are showing little sign of letting up. For many older people in Japan work isn’t just a way to keep busy but also a source of happiness and wellbeing. From a 71-year-old barber to a 100-year-old café owner, Monocle visits Japan’s elderly who are showing little sign of letting up. 05:49 Monocle no With an exhibition of his artwork of war-torn Afghanistan opening at the Imperial War Museum North, artist and illustrator George Butler received a visit from Monocle films. His ink-and watercolour scenes bring a new depth to reportage more often the preserve of combat photographers. http://film.monocle.com/2015/02/warartist_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/02/warartist_itunes.mp4 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:38:00 +0100 With an exhibition of his artwork of war-torn Afghanistan opening at the Imperial War Museum North, artist and illustrator George Butler received a visit from Monocle films. His ink-and watercolour scenes bring a new depth to reportage more often the preserve of combat photographers. With an exhibition of his artwork of war-torn Afghanistan opening at the Imperial War Museum North, artist and illustrator George Butler received a visit from Monocle films. His ink-and watercolour scenes bring a new depth to reportage more often the preserve of combat photographers. 06:09 Monocle no In a war zone, even the hotels are targets. Monocle visits three high-risk hotels, including the Corinthia in Tripoli where nine people were killed in an attack last year. http://film.monocle.com/2015/01/highrishhotels_itunes2.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2015/01/highrishhotels_itunes2.mp4 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:23:00 +0100 In a war zone, even the hotels are targets. Monocle visits three high-risk hotels, including the Corinthia in Tripoli where nine people were killed in an attack last year. In a war zone, even the hotels are targets. Monocle visits three high-risk hotels, including the Corinthia in Tripoli where nine people were killed in an attack last year. 03:17 Monocle no Monocle travelled to northern Norway for an exclusive insight into Cold Response, Nato's gruelling cold-weather military training exercise. http://film.monocle.com/2014/12/Natoslideshow_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/12/Natoslideshow_itunes.mp4 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 09:50:00 +0100 Monocle travelled to northern Norway for an exclusive insight into Cold Response, Nato's gruelling cold-weather military training exercise. Monocle travelled to northern Norway for an exclusive insight into Cold Response, Nato's gruelling cold-weather military training exercise. 02:42 Monocle no Serbia's recovery from the disasters of nationalism has been slow but sporting success offers a new vision of what it means to be a Serb. Monocle films travels to Belgrade to meet the future stars of tennis and football. http://film.monocle.com/2014/11/Belgradesport_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/11/Belgradesport_itunes.mp4 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:55:00 +0100 Serbia's recovery from the disasters of nationalism has been slow but sporting success offers a new vision of what it means to be a Serb. Monocle films travels to Belgrade to meet the future stars of tennis and football. Serbia's recovery from the disasters of nationalism has been slow but sporting success offers a new vision of what it means to be a Serb. Monocle films travels to Belgrade to meet the future stars of tennis and football. 08:08 Monocle no The UN Security Council is the iconic roundtable heart of diplomacy that decides when to act on some of the globe’s most pressing issues. But is the historic body still fit for purpose? We paid a visit to its HQ to find out. http://film.monocle.com/2014/10/141001_UNSlideshow_MasterItunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/10/141001_UNSlideshow_MasterItunes.mp4 Thu, 2 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0100 The UN Security Council is the iconic roundtable heart of diplomacy that decides when to act on some of the globe’s most pressing issues. But is the historic body still fit for purpose? We paid a visit to its HQ to find out. The UN Security Council is the iconic roundtable heart of diplomacy that decides when to act on some of the globe’s most pressing issues. But is the historic body still fit for purpose? We paid a visit to its HQ to find out. 02:17 Monocle no Take a look inside Toronto's iconic City Hall and discover how its creation almost 50 years ago signalled the start of a modern metropolis. http://film.monocle.com/2014/07/TorontoCityHall_3.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/07/TorontoCityHall_3.mp4 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:15:00 +0100 Take a look inside Toronto's iconic City Hall and discover how its creation almost 50 years ago signalled the start of a modern metropolis. Take a look inside Toronto's iconic City Hall and discover how its creation almost 50 years ago signalled the start of a modern metropolis. 05:58 Monocle no A nation defining its identity - or architectural vandalism? We head to the capital of North Macedonia to investigate the controversial building project. http://film.monocle.com/2014/07/Skopje_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/07/Skopje_itunes.mp4 Wed, 2 Jul 2014 16:06:00 +0100 A nation defining its identity - or architectural vandalism? We head to the capital of North Macedonia to investigate the controversial building project. A nation defining its identity - or architectural vandalism? We head to the capital of North Macedonia to investigate the controversial building project. 10:29 Monocle no Monocle takes a cinematic look at the top cities in our 2014 Quality of Life Survey. We spotlight Copenhagen at number one, Tokyo as our top Asian city and Vancouver leading the way in North America. http://film.monocle.com/2014/06/quality-of-life-cities.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/06/quality-of-life-cities.mp4 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 13:46:00 +0100 Monocle takes a cinematic look at the top cities in our 2014 Quality of Life Survey. We spotlight Copenhagen at number one, Tokyo as our top Asian city and Vancouver leading the way in North America. Monocle takes a cinematic look at the top cities in our 2014 Quality of Life Survey. We spotlight Copenhagen at number one, Tokyo as our top Asian city and Vancouver leading the way in North America. 06:49 Monocle no There are few scheduled flights that make more than one stop these days (let alone three) but African Express is making a business and a brand operating one of the last milk runs in civil aviation. Our man in Africa straps into the jump seat for a jaunt around the horn. http://film.monocle.com/2014/05/hop-skip-and-a-jump.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/05/hop-skip-and-a-jump.mp4 Thu, 15 May 2014 16:55:00 +0100 There are few scheduled flights that make more than one stop these days (let alone three) but African Express is making a business and a brand operating one of the last milk runs in civil aviation. Our man in Africa straps into the jump seat for a jaunt around the horn. There are few scheduled flights that make more than one stop these days (let alone three) but African Express is making a business and a brand operating one of the last milk runs in civil aviation. Our man in Africa straps into the jump seat for a jaunt around the horn. 02:28 Monocle no We visit the members’ clubs where foreign journalists find a home away from home (and a good supper) in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong. http://film.monocle.com/2014/05/club-scene.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/05/club-scene.mp4 Thu, 8 May 2014 10:06:00 +0100 We visit the members’ clubs where foreign journalists find a home away from home (and a good supper) in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong. We visit the members’ clubs where foreign journalists find a home away from home (and a good supper) in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong. 05:23 Monocle no Puerto Rico is struggling with a faltering economy and an ongoing argument over its status as a US territory. Monocle meets the residents attempting to rethink the island’s future. http://film.monocle.com/2014/04/puerto-rico-state-of-debate.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/04/puerto-rico-state-of-debate.mp4 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:52:00 +0100 Puerto Rico is struggling with a faltering economy and an ongoing argument over its status as a US territory. Monocle meets the residents attempting to rethink the island’s future. Puerto Rico is struggling with a faltering economy and an ongoing argument over its status as a US territory. Monocle meets the residents attempting to rethink the island’s future. 06:08 Monocle no If you’re in the diplomatic game you could do worse than a posting in Rome, where you’ll probably be put up in a palazzo fit for a pope. Monocle pays a visit to the ambassadors of Brazil and France. http://film.monocle.com/2014/03/when-in-rome.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/03/when-in-rome.mp4 Fri, 7 Mar 2014 17:52:00 +0100 If you’re in the diplomatic game you could do worse than a posting in Rome, where you’ll probably be put up in a palazzo fit for a pope. Monocle pays a visit to the ambassadors of Brazil and France. If you’re in the diplomatic game you could do worse than a posting in Rome, where you’ll probably be put up in a palazzo fit for a pope. Monocle pays a visit to the ambassadors of Brazil and France. 06:56 Monocle no They make the news mainly for the number of would-be emigrants attempting to leave their troubled shores. We visit the volatile islands off East Africa to find out how they became a hotbed of political intrigue. http://film.monocle.com/2014/02/troubled-waters.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2014/02/troubled-waters.mp4 Tue, 4 Feb 2014 15:13:00 +0100 They make the news mainly for the number of would-be emigrants attempting to leave their troubled shores. We visit the volatile islands off East Africa to find out how they became a hotbed of political intrigue. They make the news mainly for the number of would-be emigrants attempting to leave their troubled shores. We visit the volatile islands off East Africa to find out how they became a hotbed of political intrigue. 03:04 Monocle no The Swiss are infatuated with their tunnels and underground shelters - and have more of them than any other country in the world. Monocle's David Michon and photographer Beat Schweizer explored their hidden appeal. http://film.monocle.com/2013/12/hook-line-and-bunker.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/12/hook-line-and-bunker.mp4 Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:33:00 +0100 The Swiss are infatuated with their tunnels and underground shelters - and have more of them than any other country in the world. Monocle's David Michon and photographer Beat Schweizer explored their hidden appeal. The Swiss are infatuated with their tunnels and underground shelters - and have more of them than any other country in the world. Monocle's David Michon and photographer Beat Schweizer explored their hidden appeal. 02:41 Monocle no Kashgar may look like just another Chinese boomtown but the city is riven with ethnic tensions. Monocle visits a frontier where tradition is clashing with change. http://film.monocle.com/2013/12/boom-and-gloom.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/12/boom-and-gloom.mp4 Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:31:00 +0100 Kashgar may look like just another Chinese boomtown but the city is riven with ethnic tensions. Monocle visits a frontier where tradition is clashing with change. Kashgar may look like just another Chinese boomtown but the city is riven with ethnic tensions. Monocle visits a frontier where tradition is clashing with change. 02:18 Monocle no Monocle climbs aboard Alaska’s 50-year-old state-run ferry system. It's more than just a mode of transport for its users: it acts as a vital link to the rest of the world and an icon of the state’s beautiful solitude. http://film.monocle.com/2013/10/life-at-sea.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/10/life-at-sea.mp4 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:38:00 +0100 Monocle climbs aboard Alaska’s 50-year-old state-run ferry system. It's more than just a mode of transport for its users: it acts as a vital link to the rest of the world and an icon of the state’s beautiful solitude. Monocle climbs aboard Alaska’s 50-year-old state-run ferry system. It's more than just a mode of transport for its users: it acts as a vital link to the rest of the world and an icon of the state’s beautiful solitude. 02:06 Monocle no Somalia is a failed state but its airport, once a no-go zone, could offer a glimmer of hope. Writer Tristan McConnell and photographer Pete Muller illustrate the change. http://film.monocle.com/2013/09/mogadishu-take-off.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/09/mogadishu-take-off.mp4 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:49:00 +0100 Somalia is a failed state but its airport, once a no-go zone, could offer a glimmer of hope. Writer Tristan McConnell and photographer Pete Muller illustrate the change. Somalia is a failed state but its airport, once a no-go zone, could offer a glimmer of hope. Writer Tristan McConnell and photographer Pete Muller illustrate the change. 02:43 Monocle no From Mali to Martinique, every four years the best athletes from the French-speaking world gather for the Francophone Games. Monocle’s Steve Bloomfield reports from Nice on the event, which to France is about more than simply sport. http://film.monocle.com/2013/09/francophone-games.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/09/francophone-games.mp4 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:42:00 +0100 From Mali to Martinique, every four years the best athletes from the French-speaking world gather for the Francophone Games. Monocle’s Steve Bloomfield reports from Nice on the event, which to France is about more than simply sport. From Mali to Martinique, every four years the best athletes from the French-speaking world gather for the Francophone Games. Monocle’s Steve Bloomfield reports from Nice on the event, which to France is about more than simply sport. 07:20 Monocle no Smart new architecture and public transport infrastructure have turned Medellín into a success story. Monocle's video journalist Gabriel Leigh meets the people charting its course. http://film.monocle.com/2013/09/medellin-revival.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/09/medellin-revival.mp4 Thu, 5 Sep 2013 16:23:00 +0100 Smart new architecture and public transport infrastructure have turned Medellín into a success story. Monocle's video journalist Gabriel Leigh meets the people charting its course. Smart new architecture and public transport infrastructure have turned Medellín into a success story. Monocle's video journalist Gabriel Leigh meets the people charting its course. 06:40 Monocle no Monocle joins Norway's peace and reconciliation unit as they bring the Colombian government and FARC rebels to the negotiating table. http://film.monocle.com/2013/08/norwegian-peacemakers.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/08/norwegian-peacemakers.mp4 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:43:00 +0100 Monocle joins Norway's peace and reconciliation unit as they bring the Colombian government and FARC rebels to the negotiating table. Monocle joins Norway's peace and reconciliation unit as they bring the Colombian government and FARC rebels to the negotiating table. 02:36 Monocle no Since the Arab Spring gathered pace two years ago, Morocco has avoided the violent upheaval of its neighbours. Andrew Mueller and photographer Yoann Stoeckel travelled to Rabat to discover why. http://film.monocle.com/2013/08/moroccan-evolution.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/08/moroccan-evolution.mp4 Thu, 1 Aug 2013 13:59:00 +0100 Since the Arab Spring gathered pace two years ago, Morocco has avoided the violent upheaval of its neighbours. Andrew Mueller and photographer Yoann Stoeckel travelled to Rabat to discover why. Since the Arab Spring gathered pace two years ago, Morocco has avoided the violent upheaval of its neighbours. Andrew Mueller and photographer Yoann Stoeckel travelled to Rabat to discover why. 02:01 Monocle no Our foreign editor, Steve Bloomfield, and photographer Sebastian Meyer visit Sulaymaniyah, the cultural capital of Iraqi Kurdistan to meet the artists, journalists and musicians putting the city on the map. http://film.monocle.com/2013/05/culturalkurdistan_itunesnew.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/05/culturalkurdistan_itunesnew.mp4 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:15:00 +0100 Our foreign editor, Steve Bloomfield, and photographer Sebastian Meyer visit Sulaymaniyah, the cultural capital of Iraqi Kurdistan to meet the artists, journalists and musicians putting the city on the map. Our foreign editor, Steve Bloomfield, and photographer Sebastian Meyer visit Sulaymaniyah, the cultural capital of Iraqi Kurdistan to meet the artists, journalists and musicians putting the city on the map. 02:23 Monocle no With the city’s bid to host the 2020 Olympics in full swing, the fabric of Istanbul is shaping up. We meet the cultural and commercial players flexing their muscles. http://film.monocle.com/2013/05/istanbulinspired_new.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/05/istanbulinspired_new.mp4 Sat, 4 May 2013 20:23:00 +0100 With the city’s bid to host the 2020 Olympics in full swing, the fabric of Istanbul is shaping up. We meet the cultural and commercial players flexing their muscles. With the city’s bid to host the 2020 Olympics in full swing, the fabric of Istanbul is shaping up. We meet the cultural and commercial players flexing their muscles. 09:49 Monocle no Hong Kong’s east side is a former industrial neighbourhood undergoing a renaissance. We explore the warehouses that are now home to stores, galleries and innovative start-ups moving away from downtown. http://film.monocle.com/2013/04/chaiwan_itunes.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2013/04/chaiwan_itunes.mp4 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:40:00 +0100 Hong Kong’s east side is a former industrial neighbourhood undergoing a renaissance. We explore the warehouses that are now home to stores, galleries and innovative start-ups moving away from downtown. Hong Kong’s east side is a former industrial neighbourhood undergoing a renaissance. We explore the warehouses that are now home to stores, galleries and innovative start-ups moving away from downtown. 05:48 Monocle no The West Bengali city is at a crossroads. On the one hand Kolkata wants to re-establish the look and feel of its Raj glory days. On the other, it wants to brand itself as a contemporary culture and business gate-way open to the east. http://film.monocle.com/2012/06/past-life.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2012/06/past-life.mp4 Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:20:00 +0100 The West Bengali city is at a crossroads. On the one hand Kolkata wants to re-establish the look and feel of its Raj glory days. On the other, it wants to brand itself as a contemporary culture and business gate-way open to the east. The West Bengali city is at a crossroads. On the one hand Kolkata wants to re-establish the look and feel of its Raj glory days. On the other, it wants to brand itself as a contemporary culture and business gate-way open to the east. 02:39 Monocle no The new Sami parliament building in Finland is a proud symbol of how far the indigenous people of Europe's north have come over the past century, from being a culture struggling for survival to a thriving community. http://film.monocle.com/2012/04/sami-side-of-life.mp4 http://film.monocle.com/2012/04/sami-side-of-life.mp4 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:29:00 +0100 The new Sami parliament building in Finland is a proud symbol of how far the indigenous people of Europe's north have come over the past century, from being a culture struggling for survival to a thriving community. The new Sami parliament building in Finland is a proud symbol of how far the indigenous people of Europe's north have come over the past century, from being a culture struggling for survival to a thriving community. 02:07 Monocle no