Topic: Iraq War

Direction Abbas Fahdel

Direction David Simon · Simon Cellan Jones · Susanna White

Cast Alexander Skarsgård · James Ransone · Lee Tergesen · Billy Lush

Synopsis Generation Kill (TV Miniseries) (2008) is a gripping seven-episode miniseries crafted by the mastermind behind 'The Wire'. It is adapted from the acclaimed book by Evan Wright. The narrative delves into the authentic experiences of the youthful Marines from the...

Direction Charles Ferguson

Synopsis No End in Sight (2007) is a groundbreaking documentary that delves into the underlying causes of Iraq's plunge into guerrilla warfare, warlordism, crime, and chaos. This film offers an unflinching, insider's perspective on the widespread incompetence, recklessness, and corruption that...

Direction Javier Corcuera

Direction Jehane Noujaim

Cast Samir Khader · Josh Rushing · Hassam Ibrahim · Deema Khatib

Synopsis Control Room (2004) delves into the contrasting viewpoints surrounding the United States' conflict with Iraq, with a particular focus on the media's portrayal of the events. The documentary explores how Al Jazeera, a prominent Middle Eastern news network, presented the...

Direction Mauro Andrizzi

Synopsis Iraqui Short Films (2008) is a thought-provoking documentary directed by Argentine filmmaker Mauro Andrizzi. This collection features a variety of short videos captured amidst the chaos of war, recorded by a diverse array of individuals including US and British soldiers,...

Direction Deborah Scranton

Synopsis The War Tapes (2006) is a groundbreaking documentary that offers an unfiltered look into the lives of soldiers during the Iraq War. In March 2004, as the insurgent movement gained momentum, several members of a National Guard unit arrived in...

Direction Arturo Cisneros

Direction Michael Moore

Cast Michael Moore · George W. Bush · George Bush

Synopsis Fahrenheit 9/11 (Fahrenheit 911) (2004) is a highly acclaimed and polarizing documentary directed by Michael Moore, which secured the Palme d'Or at the 57th Cannes Film Festival. This film is celebrated by liberals and criticized by conservatives for its scathing...

Direction Michael Winterbottom · Mat Whitecross

Cast Riz Ahmed · Farhad Harun · Waqar Siddiqui · Arfan Usman

Synopsis The Road To Guantanamo (2006) follows the journey of four British friends of Pakistani descent—Asif Iqbal, Ruhel Ahmed, Shafiq Rasul, and Monir—who travel to Pakistan in 2001 for a wedding. Asif's mother has arranged a marriage for him in a...

Direction Alice Troughton · Ben A. Williams

Cast Waleed Zuaiter · Corey Stoll · Bertie Carvel · Leem Lubany

Synopsis Baghdad Central (TV Series) (2019) is a gripping 6-episode series set against the backdrop of post-Saddam Iraq, where chaos, crime, and paranoia reign supreme. The story follows Muhsin al-Khafaji, a former Iraqi policeman who has lost his home, his wife,...

Direction Errol Morris

Synopsis Standard Operating Procedure (2008) delves into the profound impact of a set of photographs that shook the world in 2004. These images, captured at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, depicted Iraqi prisoners enduring humiliation and torture at the hands...

Direction Alex Holmes · Jim O'Hanlon

Cast Yigal Naor · Shohreh Aghdashloo · Philip Arditti · Makram Khoury

Synopsis House of Saddam (TV Miniseries) (2008) delves into the intricate dynamics of Saddam Hussein's family and his bond with his most trusted confidants. Commencing in 1979, when Saddam seized power in Iraq through a violent coup, the series chronicles the...

Direction Fátima Lianes

Synopsis Los 8 de Irak (TV Miniseries) (2022) delves into the most significant assault on Spanish Intelligence Service operatives, who fell victim to a deadly ambush on November 29, 2003, in Iraq. Nearly two decades later, survivors and colleagues of the...

Direction Jon Sistiaga

Cast Jon Sistiaga

Direction Paul Haggis

Cast Tommy Lee Jones · Charlize Theron · Susan Sarandon · Jason Patric

Synopsis In the Valley of Elah (2007) follows the journey of Hank Deerfield (Tommy Lee Jones), a retired military police officer, and his wife Joan (Susan Sarandon) as they desperately seek their son Mike, a soldier who vanished after returning from...

Direction Kathryn Bigelow

Cast Jeremy Renner · Anthony Mackie · Brian Geraghty · Guy Pearce

Synopsis The Hurt Locker (2008) presents a gripping narrative about a specialized group of soldiers tasked with the perilous duty of defusing explosives amidst the chaos of war. Set in Iraq, the story revolves around the arrival of a new sergeant,...

Direction Robert Greenwald

Synopsis Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War (2003) delves into the intricate web of decisions and justifications that led to the Iraq War by presenting a comprehensive analysis through interviews with a diverse array of U.S. officials and experts....

Direction Nick Murphy

Cast James Nesbitt · Stephen Graham · Warren Brown · Nonso Anozie

Synopsis Occupation (TV Miniseries) (2009) follows the journey of three former military personnel who find themselves back in Basra, each driven by distinct motivations. The miniseries delves into their individual stories, exploring the complexities and challenges they face as they navigate...

Direction Jon Alpert · Ellen Goosenberg Kent · Matthew O'Neill

Synopsis Wartorn: 1861-2010 (TV) (2010) shines a spotlight on the escalating suicide rates among active military personnel and veterans, focusing on the unseen scars of war. This HBO special delves into the personal narratives of American soldiers who have endured the...