December 2002
On This Day, December 15: Premiere of Gone with the Wind - 2002-12-16
On December 15, 1939, the iconic film Gone with the Wind premiered in Atlanta, marking a significant moment in cinematic history as the first full-color…
Land of Silence and Darkness
The article discusses the documentary 'Land of Silence and Darkness' directed by Werner Herzog, focusing on the life of Fini Strubinger, a blind and deaf…
The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser
The article discusses the film 'The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser' directed by Werner Herzog, which tells the story of a young man who mysteriously appeared…
Echoes from a Dark Empire
The article discusses Werner Herzog's documentary 'Echoes from a Dark Empire,' which examines the brutal regime of Central African dictator Jean-Bedel Bokassa. It highlights Bokassa's…
The Ballad of the Little Soldier
The documentary 'The Ballad of the Little Soldier' highlights the plight of the Miskito tribe in Nicaragua during the 1980s under Sandinista rule, showcasing their…
Sermon - Huie's Sermon - 2002-12-14
The article discusses Werner Herzog's documentary 'Huie's Sermon,' which explores the boundaries of existence through a captivating sermon in an African American church in Brooklyn.…
The Great Ecstasy of the Sculptor Steiner
The documentary 'The Great Ecstasy of the Sculptor Steiner' directed by Werner Herzog explores the life and achievements of German ski jumper Walter Steiner, who…
The Wrathful Agent of God
Werner Herzog creates a documentary about television preacher Dr. Eugene Smat, exploring the phenomenon of television religion and its impact on believers. The film showcases…
I Am My Films
The article discusses a documentary about filmmaker Werner Herzog, focusing on his childhood and early adolescence, suggesting that many of his film ideas originated during…
Venice in Tehran - 2002-12-14
Behruz Nabati's photo exhibition 'Venice in Tehran' showcases a fresh perspective on Venice, breaking clichés through 41 black and white and 5 color photographs. The…
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
The article discusses the film 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' directed by Werner Herzog, which tells the story of a Spanish expedition searching for El…
The Sulfur Mine
In 1976, scientists predicted that a volcano on Guadeloupe would erupt, causing mass evacuation of the island's residents. One man chose to stay behind, prompting…
An Inside Look - 2002-12-11
The article provides instructions for accessing audio reports broadcasted by Voice of America. It details how to navigate the website to find and listen to…
Fear Eats the Soul
The article discusses the film 'Fear Eats the Soul' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which portrays the unconventional love story between an older German woman…
In a Year with 13 Moons
The article discusses the film 'In a Year with 13 Moons' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which explores the life of a transsexual facing extinction.…
The Marriage of Maria Braun
The article discusses the film 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, highlighting its significance in German cinema and the complexity of…
Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven
The film 'Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven' by Rainer Werner Fassbinder explores the life of an elderly woman whose husband commits murder-suicide, revealing the betrayal…
Gods of the Plague
The article discusses the film 'Gods of the Plague' by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which explores the mythology of American gangsters through the story of two…
Why Did Mr. R. Go Mad?
The article discusses the film 'Why Did Mr. R. Go Mad?' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which tells the story of a seemingly normal family…
The Merchant of Four Seasons
The article discusses the film 'The Merchant of Four Seasons' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, focusing on the life of a fruit seller named Hans…
The Third Generation
The article discusses the film 'The Third Generation' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which portrays a group of German terrorists lacking ideology and social commitment.…
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
The article discusses Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film 'The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant,' which explores the power dynamics in the relationships of three homosexual…
A Portrait of Fassbinder: The Wizard of Babylon
The article discusses a documentary about Rainer Werner Fassbinder, focusing on his last film and includes a rare interview with him shortly before his death.…
The Fox and His Friends
Franz Bieberkopf, a carnival performer, wins a lottery and attracts the attention of a bourgeois homosexual named Eugene, who becomes his lover for financial gain.…
A Journey to the Past at the City Photo Gallery - 2002-12-06
A photo exhibition titled 'A Journey to the Past' at the City Photo Gallery in Tehran features images of people dressed in Qajar-era clothing, juxtaposed…