Return to the Land of Wonders
Brief Synopsis
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Soon after the 2003 Iraq war, filmmaker Maysoon Pachachi returns to Baghdad after 35 years. She accompanies her father, 80-year-old Adnan, who has returned to head a committee drafting a temporary constitution and Bill of Rights. We follow this tortuous process, with its arguments over wording chang
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Maysoon Pachachi
Director
Maysoon Pachachi
Producer
Maysoon Pachachi
Cinematographer
Maysoon Pachachi
Editor
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2005
Location
Baghdad, Iraq
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 28m
Synopsis
Soon after the 2003 Iraq war, filmmaker Maysoon Pachachi returns to Baghdad after 35 years. She accompanies her father, 80-year-old Adnan, who has returned to head a committee drafting a temporary constitution and Bill of Rights. We follow this tortuous process, with its arguments over wording changes demanded by Washington or compromises to satisfy sectarian interests. Moving between the political sphere and everyday life on the streets, this film offers a unique glimpse into the resilience of Iraqis as they struggle to sustain their lives and to fight off a sense of despair and defeat.
Director
Maysoon Pachachi
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2005
Location
Baghdad, Iraq
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 28m
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Released in United States Summer July 13, 2005
Released in United States Summer July 13, 2005
