Iran gets cozy with the U.S., Saudi Arabia's first female film director and a Korean festival

vor 12 Jahren

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WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell.

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vor 12 Jahren

Obama and Iranian president Hassan Rouhani may meet face to face for the first time next week. Saudi Arabia's first female director joins us to discuss her film Wadjda. Historian John Schmidt introduces us to Juan Sebastián Elcano, who completed Ferdinand Magellan's voyage around the globe. Plus, we'll tell you how Koreans are celebrating the Harvest Moon Festival.

(Photo: AP/Inga Kjer)