As the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, Ian Maleney explains how, despite the very real spectres of big business, exploitation and alleged FIFA corruption, global sport still retains a unique capacity to unite people from across communities
Best known for his collaborations with Harold Pinter, celebrated American import Joseph Losey's work ranges from film noir to art-house to ill-advised pulp. But as Robert Barry argues, a strong political conscience runs throughout much of his varied output.