A film student from Baghdad faces the threat of returning to war-torn Iraq as his visa expires while working on a movie in Prague.
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A film student from Baghdad faces the threat of returning to war-torn Iraq as his visa expires while working on a movie in Prague.
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Muthana Mohmed, a film student from Baghdad, faces uncertainty after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His chance encounter on MTV leads actor Liev Schreiber to offer him a role on the American film 'Everything Is Illuminated' in Prague. As Muthana works alongside American colleagues, cultural misunderstandings arise. Filmmaker Nina Davenport captures his experiences, particularly the pressure of his visa expiration, which threatens to send him back to a war-torn homeland.
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Why Watch
- Follow Muthana's unique path from Baghdad to Prague
- See the impact of war on personal dreams
- Meet Liev Schreiber and his role in Muthana's story
Did You Know
- Muthana Mohmed was a film student in Baghdad during the 2003 war.
- Liev Schreiber offered Muthana a position on a film in Prague.
- The documentary was directed by Nina Davenport in 2008.
- The film has a runtime of 92 minutes.
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Who directed Operation Filmmaker?
Operation Filmmaker was directed by Nina Davenport.
What is the main challenge faced by Muthana Mohmed in the documentary?
Muthana Mohmed faces the challenge of cultural misunderstandings and the threat of his visa expiration, which could force him to return to Iraq.
Which actor offered Muthana Mohmed a position on a film?
Actor Liev Schreiber offered Muthana Mohmed a position on the American film 'Everything Is Illuminated'.
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