In 2003, Swedish citizen Mehdi Ghezali was detained at Guantanamo Bay, prompting filmmakers Erik Gandini and Tarik Saleh to begin their documentary.
“The New Rules of War”
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In 2003, Swedish citizen Mehdi Ghezali was detained at Guantanamo Bay, prompting filmmakers Erik Gandini and Tarik Saleh to begin their documentary.
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Synopsis
Mehdi Ghezali, a Swedish citizen, recounts his experiences as a detainee at Guantanamo Bay in the documentary Gitmo: The New Rules of War. Filmmakers Erik Gandini and Tarik Saleh began filming in 2003, a year after Ghezali's detention, and gained access to the base for a guided tour. The film features interviews with Ghezali and former military officials, including Geoffrey Miller and Janis Karpinski. It addresses the controversial interrogation methods used by U.S. forces and their implications for human rights and international law.
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Why Watch
- Meet Mehdi Ghezali, a former Gitmo detainee.
- See interviews with military officials like Geoffrey Miller.
- Find out about the conditions at Guantanamo Bay.
Did You Know
- Mehdi Ghezali was detained at Gitmo in 2002 and released in 2004.
- The film premiered at IDFA in 2005 and reached Swedish theaters in 2006.
- Krister Linder's musical score won first prize in 2006 at a French festival.
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Who directed the documentary Gitmo?
Gitmo was directed by Erik Gandini and Tarik Saleh.
When did Gitmo premiere at IDFA?
Gitmo premiered at IDFA in 2005.
What year was Mehdi Ghezali released from Guantanamo Bay?
Mehdi Ghezali was released in 2004.
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