Iraq: God, Love, War & Madness

Overview

In 2003, Baghdad-born Mohamed Al-Daradji returned home after a decade in exile to film Ahlaam, the second feature shot in Iraq post-Saddam Hussein. This documentary follows the idealistic young director as he realises his dream in bizarre and turbulent circumstances. With its improvised form and unpredictable course, the film reflects the incredible risks confronting filmmakers in ‘liberated’ Iraq and celebrates Iraqi people’s spirit to survive amid overwhelming social and political chaos.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2008

Original language

Arabic

Spoken languages

Arabic

Countries

Iraq, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Director

Mohamed Al Daradji

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1982725