Tahar Rahim

Tahar is in search of truth. Over the past two decades, the actor has built a career defying expectations, refusing easy labels and throwing himself completely into every role. But as he reflects on his most intense performances – including A Prophet, The Mauritanian and his latest Monsieur Aznavour – he reveals that some characters never quite leave you

Paapa Essiedu

The issue 27 cover star talks to Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff about the stories he wants to tell and the pull between humility and ego