Once Upon a Time in Iraq

Once Upon a Time in Iraq

2020
★★★★☆ 8.1/10
📺 1 Season
🎬 5 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 60 min/episode
Documentary
With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.

Seasons

Season 1
2020 • 5 Episodes
As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.

Cast

Ashley Gilbertson
Ashley Gilbertson
Self
Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis
Narrator
George W. Bush
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Tony Blair
Tony Blair
Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
Dexter Filkins
Dexter Filkins
Self

Crew

Director
James Bluemel
Producer
Jo Abel, Will Anderson

Network

BBC Two, ARTE

Production

KEO Films, ZDF

Keywords

middle eastwar on terrorhistory