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Stopover in Dubai (2011) - FAQ

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What is Stopover in Dubai about?

Stopover in Dubai is a documentary. On January 19, 2010, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, a co-founder of Hamas, was assassinated in Dubai. Chris Marker’s Stopover in Dubai reconstructs the events of that day using CCTV footage released by Dubai State Security. The film follows a team of 26 assassins as they navigate hotels and corridors leading up to the killing. Marker retains the original visuals but replaces the broadcast soundtrack with music by Henryk Górecki, performed by the Kronos Quartet. The documentary runs for 27 minutes.

When was Stopover in Dubai released?

Stopover in Dubai was released in 2011.

How long is Stopover in Dubai?

Stopover in Dubai has a runtime of 27 minutes.

What genre is Stopover in Dubai?

Stopover in Dubai is classified as Politics, Crime.