Monte Carlo's Television Festival spotlights small-screen talent
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Our TV critic Dheepthika Laurent brings us the latest international and local productions screening at Monte Carlo's 64th festival, with American star Robin Wright presenting her latest project, a psychological thriller called "The Girlfriend". We discuss the major prizes at this year's event and hear from multi-talented former tennis player Yannick Noah on his first television appearance in "Mort sur terre battue". We also look ahead to the third and final season of South Korean mega-hit "Squid Game" and consider a new Marvel spin-off from the world of Wakanda, starring promising young actress Dominique Thorne.
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