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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Icarus Films screening in Chicago in May

Two of our films will have their Chicago premiere in May. Do not miss them!

A ROAD TO MECCA
A Film by Georg Misch
The story of Leopold Weiss, a Viennese Jew who converted to Islam in the 1920's and became the Muslim scholar Muhammad Asad.

May 10, 11 and 12
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 North State Street
TEL 312-846-2600
www.siskelfilmcenter.org

OBLIVION
A Film by Heddy Honigmann
Heddy Honigmann's latest film focuses on Peru's capital city of Lima, revealing the contrasts of wealth and poverty, and how its poorest citizens have survived decades of economic crisis and corruption.

May 8 through 14
Facets Cinematheque
1517 West Fullerton Avenue
TEL 773-281-9075
Click here for more info.

Labels: chicago, Heddy Honigmann, Leopold Weiss, Lima, Mecca, Peru, screening

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