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Mosul

Mosul

For the nation to endure, a city must die

20197.01h 26m

Overview

An Iraqi journalist joins an army of uneasy allies and unforgettable characters in the epic battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic State.

Directed by Dan Gabriel
Written by Mike Tucker
Produced by Matt Schrader
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Top Cast

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Ali Maula

Journalist (himself)

Themes & Keywords

iraq warisis (daesh)mosul

About Mosul

Mosul is a documentary film released in 2019 exploring themes of iraq war, isis (daesh), mosul. Directed by Dan Gabriel, it stars Ali Maula. An Iraqi journalist joins an army of uneasy allies and unforgettable characters in the epic battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic State.

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