Alex Gallafent
‘The World Before Her’ Documentary Looks at India’s ‘Beauty Queens and Little Warriors’
“The World Before Her”, a new documentary film playing at Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, portrays a stark choice for Indian women, and a stark choice for India itself. The World’s Alex Gallafent takes a look.
Remembering Alex Cassie: A Key Figure in ‘The Great Escape’
The World’s Alex Gallafent remembers Alex Cassie, who’s died aged 95. Cassie was an officer in the British RAF who was captured by the Germans during World War Two. His document-forging work in a prisoner-of-war camp was immortalized in the movie “The Great Escape.”
The Nazi ‘Titanic’
Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on the “Titanic” movie you probably haven’t seen: a piece of Nazi propaganda from 1943, a film with a story as tragic as the original ocean liner’s.
Elliott Brood’s ‘Days Into Years’ Inspired by Stories of Soldiers Who Survived WWI
The Canadian band Elliott Brood likes to tackle big themes. In their latest release, Days Into Years, the subject is survival and the idea of making it through difficult times. In particular, they were inspired by stories of soldiers who survived the first world war.
Lasers Control Interactive Musical Instrument in Czech Chapel
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a city in the Czech Republic that goes back centuries, but hosts a multimedia festival that recently commissioned an awe-inspiring bit of digital art.
Former NASL Soccer Star Giorgio Chinaglia Dies at 65
Former Italy soccer international Giorgio Chinaglia has died aged 65 at his home in Florida, friends and former colleagues have confirmed.
The Power of the Miniskirt
This week a government minister in Indonesia by calling for miniskirts to be outlawed. Indonesia has recently introduced tough new anti-pornography laws and the minister argued that miniskirts were, well, pornographic. It’s another example of a time-honored practice: the legislation of clothing.
Why Churches Could be Crucial in the Fight Against HIV
In the history of the AIDS epidemic in Africa, there’s long been a divide between public health advocates and churches. Religious leaders often promote ideas about HIV and the use of condoms that run counter to public health campaigns. But in Swaziland, the two sides are starting to work together. The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story.
Japanese Rockers L’Arc~en~Ciel Pack Madison Square Garden
Alex Gallafent profiles the Japanese rock bank L’Arc~en~Ciel. The band performed Sunday night at Madison Square Garden.
What’s Lost as Encyclopaedia Britannica Ends Print Editions?
Encyclopaedia Britannica has announced that after 244 years, it will no longer publish new print editions. The World’s Alex Gallafent visits a library to find out what’s being lost.
Medvedev: America’s Russian BFF (except, not forever)
Just over four years ago, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev was the United States’ new best friend. But that’s all changed now that Vladimir Putin is to be the president again.
CGS: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino
The Italian band Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino trades in never-ending, trance-inducing movement. It might also cure a spider’s bite.
Russia’s Hipsters on the Big Screen
The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at a Russian movie, Hipsters, now arriving in American theaters. It’s American-style hipsters in 1950s Moscow. The film’s director says there are some parallels with the current wave of anti-Putin protesters in Russia today.
New Inquest into Australian Dingo Death Case
A new inquest into the death of the baby Azaria Chamberlain is expected, finally and officially, to agree with her mother’s 32-year-old claim that she was killed by a wild dingo.
Why Buildings Collapse Around the World
There have been a number of major building collapses in different parts of the world in recent weeks. The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at some of systemic problems that contribute to such disasters.
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