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MINI Space’s Interview with Joachim Trier, Director of "Oslo, August 31" May 25, 2012

Joachim Trier’s inventive debut film Reprise was both a critical and crowd favorite, garnering several notable awards including being chosen as Norway’s Academy Award nominee in 2006. Trier’s second feature Oslo, August 31 premiered at Cannes and has been shown at several of the world’s most prestigious film festivals before seeing its American screen debut in May. The film features Reprise co-star Anders Danielsen Lie, whose day job just happens to be performing surgery, as a recovering addict struggling to reenter society. The film beautifully captures Oslo’s last day of summer and Danielsen Lie gives a brave performance we couldn’t help but take notice of. more

Category: Art & Design, People

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The Story of Paul and Alice the Cooper May 23, 2012

We all feel the need to escape the shackles of everyday life. Do something really crazy. But few follow through. Paul Günther didn't just let it remain a vague wish. Shortly before graduating, he bought himself a MINI Cooper Convertible and had it shipped from Germany to Argentina to embark on the trip of a lifetime. Here are some of the episodes in the Story of Paul and Alice the Cooper. more

Category: Urban Culture, MINI, People

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Sparks Fly at Life Ball 2012: “Fighting the Flames of Ignorance” May 20, 2012

As the world’s beautiful things descended with Promethean grace upon the red – or rather, magenta – carpet for the 20th Annual Life Ball AIDS charity gala, there really was nothing that could dampen the life-affirming energy and extravagance on show. more

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Life Ball 2012: MINI and Franca Sozzani Act as Chariot for Spectacular Charity Event May 19, 2012

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Category: MINI, Video, Events

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Life Ball is Back! This Year MINI Teams up with Vogue Italia for Europe’s most Explosive Charity Event May 18, 2012

“Fight the Flames of Ignorance!” is the theme of this year’s 20th Anniversary Life Ball, held in Vienna this Saturday. It couldn’t be more appropriate. The Ball, which is the largest AIDS/HIV charity event in Europe, has come a long way in its storied 20-year history, but the heat of the battle still runs high. more

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MINI United 2012: Every Picture Tells the Story May 14, 2012

Even when the musicians took their final curtain calls at MINI United, there were still plenty of surprises in store for those who had travelled from far and wide in search of the ultimate MINI experience. more

Category: MINI, Events, Music

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The MINI Roar: Motorsport at MINI United 2012 May 14, 2012

MINI has always had a bit of a love affair with the fast lane. And it’s practically a crime to let one of those souped-up gokarts lie dormant in your garage for too long. The sweet smell of burning rubber and motor oil could be found wafting through the air this year at MINI United 2012, showing motor enthusiasts from around the world how much it has to offer. The MINI Space Team was there to take in the sights and sounds and walked away with plenty to be impressed with.

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MINI United 2012: Epic Stunts and Breathtaking Racing May 13, 2012

Racing is at the very heart of MINI United, and with the world's finest MINI motorsport teams hitting the tracks, you know it's going to be a wild ride.

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Category: MINI, Sports, Events

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MINI United Music: Soundtracking the Festival May 13, 2012

MINI United had a truly stellar lineup this year. From local French bands to international megastars, from disco, to punk, to dance to mellow rock, there really was something here to suit every taste. more

Category: MINI, Events, Music

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