Posted on 09/07/2009 10:36:01 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
VENICE (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Venice on Monday to attend the world premiere of Oliver Stone's documentary about him and his strained relations with the United States.
"South of the Border" is a sympathetic portrait of the leader, casting him as a champion of the poor who has stood up to Washington.
Chavez, surrounded by bodyguards, strolled with Stone on the Lido red carpet and signed autographs like a movie star ahead of the premiere at the Venice film festival.
"What's happening in Latin America is like a Renaissance," the Venezuelan leader told reporters.
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Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez shakes hands with US director Oliver Stone as they walk on the red carpet prior the screening of "South of the Border" at the Venice film festival. Chavez and Stone took to the red carpet at the Venice film festival Monday for the premiere of "South of the Border" (AFP/Damien Meyer)
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez signs autographs during a red carpet at the 66th Venice Film Festival September 7, 2009. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (ITALY ENTERTAINMENT POLITICS)
a twofer
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Would you expect anything different from Oliver Stone?
something tells me John Wayne or Jimmy Stewart would have never worked with Oliver Stone.
The question now is what next? between michael moore and oliver stoned.. can't wait to see danny glover's films that hugo 'donated' money for..
So, when is he planning to do a sympathetic portrait of Josef Stalin?
All in due time...
Actually, Stone was born in the wrong counrty at the wrong time. He would have made a fine Minister of Propoganda in Stalin’s USSR.
documentary from Moore or Stone is nothing less than propaganda
If, by that, you mean heavy inflation, bare shelves, unaffordable food, destruction of industries, no free speech, repression of dissidents.... then oh yes, renaissance....
I would love to see Dreamworks go bankrupt.
It’s a satire piece by John Semmens but..
sometimes reality is more unreal than .. well.
Grandson Sues to Clear Stalin’s Name
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