Letters From Baghdad
Produced in 2016
Film Information
Festival Edition 2016 - Edition 16
Section Panorama
Director Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum
Country UK, USA, France
Duration 95 min
Language English, Arabic
Category Panorama 2016
Producer Zeva Oelbaum
Screenplay Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum
Cast Tilda Swinton (narrator)
Genre Documentary
Synopsis
The film tells the dramatic story of Gertrude Bell, a British spy, explorer, and political powerhouse, who traveled widely in Arabia and helped shape the modern Middle East. It is narrated through her letters and diaries, providing a unique perspective on her life and the history of Iraq.
Full Description
The film tells the dramatic story of Gertrude Bell, a British spy and explorer, who traveled widely in Arabia and helped shape the modern Middle East. It is narrated through her letters and diaries, providing a unique perspective on her life and the history of Iraq.
Letters From Baghdad
2016