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Mosul

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 26m
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7.5/10
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Mosul (2019)
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The gritty, thrilling story of local militias and uneasy allies who banded together to liberate Iraq's second-largest city of 1.3 million people from ISIS in 2017.The gritty, thrilling story of local militias and uneasy allies who banded together to liberate Iraq's second-largest city of 1.3 million people from ISIS in 2017.The gritty, thrilling story of local militias and uneasy allies who banded together to liberate Iraq's second-largest city of 1.3 million people from ISIS in 2017.

  • Director
    • Daniel Gabriel
  • Writers
    • Daniel Gabriel
    • Mike Tucker
  • Stars
    • Bashar Atiyat
    • Ali Mula
    • Anouar H. Smaine
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
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    • Director
      • Daniel Gabriel
    • Writers
      • Daniel Gabriel
      • Mike Tucker
    • Stars
      • Bashar Atiyat
      • Ali Mula
      • Anouar H. Smaine
    • 36User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Bashar Atiyat
    Bashar Atiyat
    • Narrator- Journalist Ali Mula
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    Anouar H. Smaine
    Anouar H. Smaine
    • Muezin
    • (voice)
    Mahdi Chalkhaoui
    • Hadi
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Daniel Gabriel
    • Writers
      • Daniel Gabriel
      • Mike Tucker
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    10filmmakermaverick

    Watch It

    This is a searing portrait of some of the people behind the liberation of Mosul from the Islamic State. Particularly memorable is Um Hanadi the female leader of an all-male militia, who wishes to fight to honor her dead relatives. We see communities engulfed in thick, black smoke, and we see children who live in squalor and desperation. It isn't easy to watch, but the world needs to see it.
    8romixkheradmand

    Ok so heres the thing*

    I hated the part with iranian crew Cause they never fight and stuff & they are friendly I dont know why they did it like that which was fake but still it was a good movie But pls if you wanna create a movie go with real things not by making it up yourself:/
    10celestefelisa

    Eye-opening documentary

    Mosul film takes you inside the city's battle for liberation from the perspective of an Iraqi journalist, in a way that's very intimate and engaging. You'll be wanting to stay longer with each of the featured characters, listening to their life stories, their sorrows, their misfortune, and their victories. You'll be in the midst of street battles (real footage) that'll have you on the edge of your seat, fearing for the lives of the character friends you just met. But most importantly, it shows the very recent history of a city ravaged by the terrorists' hate and the sectarian clashes that are still sadly alive to this day. It raises the question of tomorrow, a question the city of Mosul has yet to answer.
    9niamo944

    Seriously good

    It was a great look inside the lives of the people fighting to win their city back from ISIS militants. I highly recommend it!!
    10smoothjackson-14118

    An in-depth look

    Mosul is at the top of my list for war films/documentaries, especially post-9/11 flicks. It is a brilliant combination of historical documentation and cinematic entertainment in one. The film is directed by a former CIA officer who knows the region inside and out - and it shows. It is the most accurate depiction I have seen of what really happened in Iraq.

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Мосул
    • Filming locations
      • Iraq(Mosul, Shirqat, Nineveh Plains, Baghdad)
    • Production companies
      • WebStringers
      • Epicleff Media
      • Two Rivers Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $600,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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