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Mosul

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An Iraqi journalist joins an army of uneasy allies in the battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic State.
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Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times 04/26/2019
While not exactly uncharted documentary territory, the Iraq conflict is thought-provokingly portrayed in "Mosul." Go to Full Review
Daniel Gorman In Review Online 06/05/2021
Not content to be merely a competent action-thriller, but too ham-fisted to score the emotional points it so desperately wants, Mosul winds up being neither here nor there. Go to Full Review
Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 09/30/2019
3.5/5
[E]mbedded Iraqi journalist Ali Maula acts as our guide and his musings on the situation in his homeland give this film an editorial and contextual anchor that will help viewers less familiar with the day-to-day socio-politics of Iraq. Go to Full Review
Wade Major FilmWeek (LAist) 09/27/2019
It is harrowing, but if you can stomach it, it's an extraordinary thing to sit through. Go to Full Review
Adam Mock Film Inquiry 05/14/2019
Mosul thrusts the audience into its world with unwavering relentlessness while allowing ample time to reflect. Gritty, powerful and honest, the film begs to be experienced, discussed, and remembered. Go to Full Review
Laura DeMarco Cleveland Plain Dealer 04/04/2019
The powerful documentary is comprised of combat footage and raw interviews taken by Iraqi journalist, Ali Maula from October 2016 to August 2017. Go to Full Review
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John H 04/18/2023 It is rare I watch a non-English movie, but I was excited when I saw this. I have spent a lot of time in that part of the world, so the chance to watch a movie from their POV couldn't be passed up. I was not disappointed. While I don't know the actual facts (the movie is based on a "true story"), the movie turned out not to be about nations, or armies, but about family and honor. I loved it. It shows how those fighting for what was right couldn't trust anyone, not even (or especially not) their own countrymen. This movie has me exploring more international content, looking for stories that I would otherwise not see. See more 05/24/2022 Awesome. Gripping and emotional See more 05/08/2022 Great movie. Because it's a war movie you don't need to focus on reading the subtitles so much bc there is plenty of excitement. When words are spoken they are riveting and serve the story well. Truly an amazing story and great movie. See more harsh c 12/02/2021 Haven't seen it. My review of the movie went here by mistake and it's not possible to remove a review. See more avindu g 07/05/2021 Death lurks in rubble what moves bring trouble. Scent of fear and smell of rott fills the air in this land of despair. But a special legion roam this land assumed dead and lost in sand. They bring hope they bring love They are the soldiers of lord above. A tale of extraordinary bravery and ultimate sacrifice. The story of those special people who stayed back who stood in-between. The ones who maintain the balance ; the avengers. This one is a true story of war !! See more 02/25/2021 A real thought provoking journey and a small glimps into the lives of some brave men who gave there lives to save others. Gritty and well filmed. Highly recommend. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An Iraqi journalist joins an army of uneasy allies in the battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic State.
Director
Dan Gabriel
Producer
Matt Schrader
Screenwriter
Dan Gabriel, Mike Tucker
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Production Co
Two Rivers Pictures, WebStringers, Epicleff Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 12, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 14, 2019
Runtime
1h 26m
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