Venezuelan election preview, arguing about German New Wave Cinema, and Weekend Passport

October 5, 2012

View the story "Worldview 10.05.12" on StorifyWorldview 10.05.12Venezuelan election preview, arguing about German New Wave Cinema, and Weekend Passport Storified by · Fri, Oct 05 2012 11:54:54Francisco Toro on Venezuela's electionWorldview | Francisco Toro on Venezuela's election by WBEZAfter 14 years in power, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is running for re-election in a close race against a challenger he refers to as...After 14 years inpower, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is running for re-election in a closerace against a challenger he refers to as “The Loser.”Capriles aiming to dethrone Chavez in Venezuelan electionafpPoverty andunemployment have dropped dramatically as oil exports have skyrocketed, butchallenger Henrique Capriles argues that too much of Venezuela’s newfoundwealth is wasted on fraud and mismanagement.How has Venezuela changed since Hugo Chavez took power?Venezuela is getting ready for Sunday's elections when current President Hugo Chavez will face his main challenger, Henrique Capriles. If...The Last Days of Hugo ChavezCARACAS-The presidential election in Venezuela this Sunday really shouldn't be this close. Counting on his legendary charisma and a dizzy...

We preview Sunday’s presidential elections with Francisco Toro, the Venezuela-based blogger behind Caracas Chronicles.

Milos Stehlik and Irmi Maunu-Kocian on a German film icon
Worldview | Milos Stehlik and Irmi Maunu-Kocian on a German film icon by WBEZWorldview film contributor Milos Stehlik and Irmi Maunu-Kocian, program director at the Goethe Institut Chicago, take a look at the work ...Worldview filmcontributor Milos Stehlik and Irmi Maunu-Kocian, program director at the Goethe Institut Chicago, take a look at the work of WernerSchroeter, the renown German filmmaker and theater director.After three films, Werner Schroeter remains a filmmaker I'd very much like to like. I'll keep trying.Ben SachsDer Tod Der Maria Malibran - St. Louis Blues - Werner Schroetermarplejane1Schroeterdirected 41 films and numerous plays. There’s a retrospective of his work atFacets Multimedia that runs from October 5th to 11th.Weekend Passport: Nari Safavi plans your international weekendWorldview | Weekend Passport 10.05.12 by WBEZOur first pick is Casa Italia Fall Festival at Stone Park. Then, the madcap undercover documentary The Ambassador at Siskel Film Center. ...This week we head toan Italian festa where you can learn winemaking, an undercover documentary about blood, diamonds and diplomacy, and a Greek film festivalfeaturing several up and coming Greek filmmakers.Our first pick is Casa Italia Fall Festival at Stone Park / Saturday and Sunday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM / 37th and Soffel, Stone Park.Then, the madcap undercover documentary The Ambassador at Siskel Film Center / Friday 6:15PM, Saturday 8:00PM, Sunday 3:00PM / 164 N. State StreetAmbassador Trailer (2012) - Documentary HDmovieclipscomingsoonNext, an art/food experimental crossover experience with Starving Artist 2012 at Chicago Artists' Coalition / Saturday, 7PM - 11PM / 217 N Carpenter St.Finally, we're joined by Niko Franghias, co-founder and chair of Greek Film Fest Chicago! / Friday through Monday / Siskel Center, Pickwick Theatre, National Hellenic Museum, Film Row Cinema