October 2002
UNICEF's Call to End Child Soldier Recruitment
UNICEF has requested an end to the recruitment of 75,000 child soldiers in Asia, highlighting the severe abuses they face, including sexual violence and forced…
Blood of the Condor
The film 'Blood of the Condor' directed by Jorge Sanjinés, highlights the controversial U.S. population control program in Bolivia that sterilized indigenous women without their…
Frida
The article discusses the film 'Frida,' directed by Paul Leduc, which portrays the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, highlighting her struggles, relationships, and artistic…
Portrait of Teresa
The article discusses the film 'Portrait of Teresa,' directed by Pastor Vega, which explores themes of machismo in post-revolution Cuba through the story of a…
Lucia - 2002-10-27
The article discusses the Cuban film 'Lucia,' directed by Humberto Solas, highlighting its significance as a major work in Latin American cinema. The film explores…
The Battle of Chile
The article discusses 'The Battle of Chile', a documentary film by Patricio Guzmán that chronicles the events leading up to the 1973 coup in Chile.…
Up to a Point
The article discusses the film 'Up to a Point,' directed by Thomas Gutierrez Alea, which critiques machismo and patriarchy in Cuban society through the story…
Gaijin
The film 'Gaijin' depicts the struggles of early 20th century Japanese immigrants in Brazil, particularly highlighting the tragic journey of a young woman seeking work.…
Ganga Zumba
The article discusses the film 'Ganga Zumba', directed by Carlos Diegues, which depicts the first slave rebellion in the Americas in 1641 Brazil. The film…
How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman
The article discusses the film 'How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman,' directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, which tells the story of a 16th-century French…
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
The article discusses the film 'Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands,' directed by Bruno Barreto and starring Sonia Braga. It tells the story of Dona…
The Last Supper
The article discusses the film 'The Last Supper,' directed by Tomas Gutierrez Alea, which is based on a true story from Cuban history. It portrays…
Xica Da Silva
The article discusses the film 'Xica Da Silva,' directed by Carlos Diegues, which portrays the life of a black slave who rises to power in…
Death of a Bureaucrat
The article discusses the film 'Death of a Bureaucrat' directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, which humorously critiques government bureaucracy through the story of a young…
Kiss of the Spider Woman
The article discusses the film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' directed by Hector Babenco, which features William Hurt as a homosexual man in prison. Hurt's…
Memories of Underdevelopment
The article discusses the film 'Memories of Underdevelopment' directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, which was the first Cuban film shown in the U.S. after the…
Quilambo
The article discusses the film 'Quilambo', a sequel to 'Ganga Zumba', which portrays the historical rebellion of escaped black slaves in Brazil who formed self-sufficient…
Bye Bye Brazil
The article discusses the film 'Bye Bye Brazil' directed by Carlos Diegues, which is a significant work in the 'Auteur Cinema' movement of the 1980s…
Pixote
The article discusses the film 'Pixote' directed by Hector Babenco, which portrays the harsh realities faced by homeless children in Brazil. It highlights the exploitation…
Death of Richard Helms, Former U.S. Ambassador to Iran
Richard Helms, former CIA Director and U.S. Ambassador to Iran, has died at 89. His tenure was marked by significant controversies, including his involvement in…
The Hour of the Ovens
The documentary 'The Hour of the Ovens' explores the liberation movements in Latin America, particularly focusing on Argentina's historical context and the exploitation by corporations.…
Tangos, the Exile of Gardel
The article discusses the film 'Tangos, the Exile of Gardel,' directed by Fernando Solanas, which tells the story of Argentine political exiles in Paris, focusing…
Behrouz Gharanpayeh Accused of Espionage
Behrouz Gharanpayeh, a polling institute director, has been accused of espionage for publishing a poll showing widespread support among Iranians for relations with the U.S.…
Maximum Pressure Will Be Applied on North Korea to Halt U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program - 2002-10-20
The U.S. is intensifying pressure on North Korea to cease its nuclear weapons program, following discussions with South Korean officials. This comes in light of…
A Hardline Court in Tehran Arrests Director of a Polling Institute
A hardline court in Tehran has arrested the director of a polling institute for publishing a poll that showed significant support among Iranians for improving…
Gohar Kheirandish Kissed the Forehead of a Young Director and a Culture Ministry Official Was Arrested
Gohar Kheirandish kissed the forehead of young director Ali Zamani during a film festival, leading to the arrest of a Culture Ministry official for not…
Dear Summer Sister
The film 'Dear Summer Sister' directed by Nagisa Oshima explores complex themes of taboo relationships and social issues through the story of a teenage girl…
Night and Fog in Japan
The article discusses the film 'Night and Fog in Japan' directed by Nagisa Oshima, highlighting its exploration of political events through the lens of a…
The Man Who Left His Will on Film
The article discusses the film 'The Man Who Left His Will on Film,' directed by Nagisa Oshima, which portrays a radical's last moments and the…
Boy
The article discusses the film 'Boy' directed by Nagisa Oshima, which portrays a family that exploits their child to extort money from drivers. The film…
Tehran: Shahab Missiles Can Reach Israel - 2002-10-04
Iran's missile development director announced the production of long-range Shahab missiles capable of reaching Israel, specifically designed in response to Israel's Jericho missile. The statement…
Cruel Story of Youth
The article discusses the film 'Cruel Story of Youth' directed by Nagisa Oshima, highlighting its themes of nihilism and the exploitation of middle-aged men by…
Death by Hanging
The article discusses the film 'Death by Hanging' directed by Nagisa Oshima, which critiques the death penalty and the Japanese judicial system through the story…
The Ceremony - 2002-10-04
The article discusses the film 'The Ceremony' directed by Nagisa Oshima, which explores the history of post-war Japan through the experiences of the Sukurada family.…
James Kelly Meets North Korea's Second-in-Command - 2002-10-04
James Kelly, the U.S. special envoy to North Korea, met with Kim Yong-nam, the second-in-command of North Korea, in Pyongyang. This marks the first high-level…
The Sun’s Burial
The article discusses the film 'The Sun’s Burial' directed by Nagisa Oshima, which portrays the violent and immoral lives of young criminals in Osaka's underground.…
Diary of a Shinjuku Thief
The article discusses the film 'Diary of a Shinjuku Thief' directed by Nagisa Oshima, which explores the radical youth culture in Japan during 1968. It…
Closure of Polling Institute in Iran - 2002-10-02
A polling institute in Iran was closed by authorities after it published a poll showing that 74% of Iranians favor establishing relations with the U.S.…
Investigation into Ukraine's Sale of Radar to Iraq - 2002-10-02
The U.S. is investigating Ukraine's alleged sale of a radar system to Iraq, with President Kuchma agreeing to a joint probe. Despite this, U.S. officials…
Ban on a Successful South Korean Film
A South Korean film about an elderly couple's love has been banned in South Korea due to a lengthy lovemaking scene. Despite international acclaim, the…