Bing Liu’s film is an unflinching portrait of an undocumented Uyghur immigrant and a traumatised US veteran whose fragile connection is strained by their pastsChinese-American film-maker Bing Liu made an impression with the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/mar/20/minding-the-gap-review">poignant documentary Minding the Gap</a> about people from his home town in Illinois; now he pivots to features with this sad and sombre study of romance and life choices among those on the margins of US society, adapted from the prize-winning novel of the same name by Atticus Lish.The scene is the no-questions-asked world of New York’s Chinatown; newcomer Sebiye Behtiyar plays Aishe, a Chinese Uyghur Muslim undocumented immigrant. One day she catches the eye of Skinner, played by Fred Hechinger, a young military veteran who impulsively starts to talk to her. There is a spark between them and then something more. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/dec/09/preparation-for-the-next-life-review-deeply-felt-story-of-love-among-the-marginalised-in-new-york">Continue reading...</a>

فيلم بينغ ليو، 'Preparation for the Next Life'، يقدم سردًا مؤثرًا يركز على حياة مهاجرة أوغورية غير موثقة، عائشة، وجندي أمريكي مصاب بصدمات نفسية، سكينر، حيث يتم اختبار ارتباطهما بسبب ماضيهما المضطرب في حي تشاينا تاون في نيويورك. الفيلم مستوحى من رواية أتيكوس ليش الحائزة على جوائز، مما يمثل انتقال ليو من الأفلام الوثائقية إلى الأفلام الروائية.

La película de Bing Liu, 'Preparation for the Next Life,' presenta una narrativa conmovedora centrada en la vida de una inmigrante uigur indocumentada, Aishe, y un veterano estadounidense traumatizado, Skinner, cuya conexión se pone a prueba por sus pasados problemáticos en el Chinatown de Nueva York. La película está adaptada de la novela premiada de Atticus Lish, marcando la transición de Liu del documental al cine de ficción.

Le film de Bing Liu, 'Preparation for the Next Life,' présente un récit poignant centré sur la vie d'une immigrante ouïghoure sans papiers, Aishe, et d'un vétéran américain traumatisé, Skinner, dont la connexion est mise à l'épreuve par leurs passés troublés dans le Chinatown de New York. Le film est adapté du roman primé d'Atticus Lish, marquant la transition de Liu du documentaire au long métrage.

Bing Liu's film, 'Preparation for the Next Life,' presents a poignant narrative centered on the lives of an undocumented Uyghur immigrant, Aishe, and a traumatized US veteran, Skinner, whose connection is tested by their troubled pasts in New York's Chinatown. The film is adapted from Atticus Lish's award-winning novel, marking Liu's transition from documentary to feature filmmaking.

Preparation for the Next Life review – deeply felt story of love among the marginalised in New York

Many politicians choose not to take advantage of the ‘family reunion’ provisions, knowing that such scandals can dog them for years<ul><li>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></li></ul>On the same day Labor confirmed<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/08/pure-political-pork-labor-withdraws-power-bill-subsidies-as-treasurer-forecasts-difficult-budget-decisions"> it was winding back energy bill discounts</a> for 10m households, the government was once again on the back foot over travel expenses incurred by the communications minister, Anika Wells.Last week it was revealed Wells – who is also the sports minister – <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/07/albanese-defends-decision-to-sign-off-on-100000-us-trip-for-anika-wells-and-staff">expensed a mind-blowing $100,000 on a trip to New York</a> to spruik the government’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/social-media-ban">social media ban for children under 16</a>. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/08/anika-wells-family-travel-expenses-within-rules-politicians-perks">Continue reading...</a>

تواجه أنيكا ويلز، وزيرة الاتصالات والرياضة في حزب العمال، انتقادات بسبب نفقاتها على السفر، حيث قدمت مطالبات بأكثر من 8500 دولار لرحلات عائلية إلى ملبورن خلال عطلات نهاية الأسبوع لنهائيات AFL. تتزامن هذه المعلومات مع إعلان حزب العمال عن تخفيضات في فواتير الطاقة لعشرة ملايين أسرة، مما يضع الحكومة في موقف صعب فيما يتعلق بتصور الجمهور لممارسات الإنفاق لديها.

Anika Wells, ministra de comunicaciones y deportes del Partido Laborista, ha enfrentado críticas por sus gastos de viaje, reclamando más de $8,500 por viajes familiares a Melbourne durante los fines de semana de la gran final de la AFL. Esta revelación coincide con el anuncio del Laborismo de recortes en los descuentos de las facturas de energía para millones de hogares, colocando al gobierno en una posición complicada respecto a la percepción pública de sus prácticas de gasto.

Anika Wells, ministre des communications et des sports du Parti travailliste, est sous le feu des critiques concernant ses frais de voyage, ayant réclamé plus de 8 500 $ pour des voyages familiaux à Melbourne pendant les week-ends de la finale de l'AFL. Cette révélation coïncide avec l'annonce par le Parti travailliste de réductions des remises sur les factures d'énergie pour des millions de ménages, plaçant le gouvernement dans une position délicate quant à la perception publique de ses pratiques de dépenses.

Anika Wells, the Labor communications and sports minister, has faced scrutiny over her travel expenses, claiming over $8,500 for family trips to Melbourne during AFL grand final weekends. This revelation coincided with Labor's announcement of cuts to energy bill discounts for millions of households, placing the government in a challenging position regarding public perception of its spending practices.

Anika Wells’ expenses are within the rules but many politicians know these perks should be wound back

A day on from the 2026 World Cup group stage draw in Washington, FIFA unveiled the full match schedule for next year's tournament on Saturday. France will kick off their campaign against Senegal in New York, before travelling to face a play-off winner in Philadelphia and then rounding off their group campaign in Boston against Norway.

أعلنت الفيفا عن الجدول الكامل لمباريات كأس العالم 2026، كاشفة أن فرنسا ستبدأ حملتها ضد السنغال في نيويورك، تليها مباراة ضد الفائز في الملحق في فيلادلفيا، وتختتم مرحلة المجموعات في بوسطن ضد النرويج.

La FIFA ha anunciado el calendario completo de partidos para la Copa del Mundo 2026, revelando que Francia comenzará su campaña contra Senegal en Nueva York, seguido de un partido contra un ganador de playoffs en Filadelfia, y concluirá su fase de grupos en Boston contra Noruega.

La FIFA a annoncé le calendrier complet des matchs de la Coupe du Monde 2026, révélant que la France commencera sa campagne contre le Sénégal à New York, suivie d'un match contre un vainqueur des barrages à Philadelphie, et conclura sa phase de groupes à Boston contre la Norvège.

FIFA has announced the full match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that France will begin their campaign against Senegal in New York, followed by a match against a playoff winner in Philadelphia, and concluding their group stage in Boston against Norway.

Preparation for the Next Life review – deeply felt story of love among the marginalised in New York

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