Andre Vltchek facts for kids

André Vltchek (born December 29, 1963 – died September 22, 2020) was a journalist, writer, and filmmaker. He was born in Leningrad, which was then part of the Soviet Union. Later, he became a citizen of the United States.

André Vltchek lived in many different countries. These included the United States, Chile, Mexico, Vietnam, and Indonesia. He traveled to over 140 countries during his life.

He reported on many important events around the world. These included conflicts in Peru, Kashmir, and the Middle East. He wrote articles for well-known newspapers like Der Spiegel and The Guardian. He also appeared on TV and radio shows. These included France 24 and China Radio International.

A famous linguist named Noam Chomsky once commented on Vltchek's book Oceania. He said the book showed "the reality of the contemporary world." This means Vltchek helped people understand what was really happening in the world.

About André Vltchek

André Vltchek was born on December 29, 1963. His birthplace was Leningrad, in the Soviet Union. His father was a nuclear physicist from the Czech Republic. His mother was a painter with Russian and Chinese heritage.

He grew up in Plzeň, Czechoslovakia. Later, he moved to the United States. Before he passed away, he lived in parts of Asia and Africa.

André Vltchek died on September 22, 2020. He was in a car in Istanbul, Turkey, at the time. His wife later shared that he had been unwell. He died from problems related to diabetes.

Documentaries and Films

André Vltchek also made many documentary films. These films helped to tell important stories.

In 2004, he made a film called Terlena – Breaking of The Nation. This documentary was about a difficult time in Indonesia's history. After a big earthquake hit Chile in 2010, Vltchek went there. He made a film called Chile Between Two Earthquakes.

He also worked with UNESCO on a film called Tumaini. This film was about the challenges faced by communities in Kenya. In 2012, he made One Flew Over Dadaab. This film showed the lives of Somali refugees in a very large refugee camp in Kenya.

In 2013, Vltchek created Rwanda Gambit. This film explored the 1994 Rwandan genocide. It also discussed how some countries were using resources from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In March 2019, Vltchek was a main speaker at a meeting in Canada. The meeting was about promoting peace. He also gave an interview on local radio there.

See also

In Spanish: Andre Vltchek para niños