Iraq in fragments is a documentary film directed by james longley. A documentary about wartorn iraq as seen through the eyes of sunnis, shiites and kurds. The full movie, along with other films and photography, may be viewed for free at my website. Film education is not responsible for the content of external sites. The current war in iraq has apparently given the lie to that prophecy. Part 1 concerns 11yearold mohammed haithem, whose parents disappeared, forcing him to find a. Iraq in fragments official theatrical trailer on vimeo. Longley shot the film in digital video on a panasonic dvx100 mini dv camcorder. Vietnam to iraq 2006 shadow company 2006 the war tapes 2006 when i came home 2006 alive day memories.
Roxie cinema san francisco, california, opens february 21, 2007. Iraq in fragments, the academy award and emmynominated documentary by director james longley, traces the disintegration of iraq through three stories. Longley shot the film in digital video on a panasonic dvx100 minidv camcorder. Fragments was shot during the first two years of the iraq war and has three distinct chapters. A feminist perspective on the iraq war by nadje alali introduction as i revise this article in the beginning of 2010, iraq and the iraq war rarely make the headlines anymore. Iraq in fragments j ames longleys outstanding documentaryportrait of ordinary lives in postinvasion iraq has a structure and procedure that imitate its.
Upon returning home, i experienced the disconnect between that reality, lived by roughly 25 million iraqis, and the surreal experience of living in the united states where most media pretend the occupation of iraq is either not happening, or uses the yardstick of decreased u. In 2007, andre shepherd abandoned the us army base where he was stationed in germany to protest the iraq war. Given the time at which this book was written, 2006, this book provides an in depth look at the first three years of the occupation. James longley at an event for iraq in fragments 2006 iraq in fragments 2006. Iraq sentences german woman to death for joining isis, reports say. Iraqs essential services are worse than before the war, good to remember sadam hussain with the country producing less electricity, oil or clean water, or social services and health and education, transportation and on top of that security and justice which have been missing since the us uk occupation. It also calls for a timetable for the troop withdrawal and a freeze on the size of the foreign forces. Filmed in verite style with no scripted narration, the film explores the lives of ordinary iraqis to illustrate and give background to larger trends in iraqi society. Iraq war deserter seeks asylum in germany germany news.
She is believed to have been living in the mannheim region of. Iraq in fragments 2006 iraq in fragments 2006 user. Do you think that documentaries are more objective than the other forms mentioned above. Stories from modern day iraq as told by iraqis living in a time of war, occupation and ethnic tension. Within the german embassy in bagdad is a german information centre to promote germany language and culture in affiliation with the german embassy visa department in bagdad and gain support for german politics. Sadr followers in two shiite cities rally for regional elections while enforcing islamic law at the point of a gun.
How britain and america got it wrong modern military documentary duration. Home itunes movie trailers iraq in fragments shop the apple online store 1800myapple, visit an apple retail store, or find a reseller. Presented in three parts sunni, shia, and kurdish iraq in fragments is a documentary set apart from the rest. As sectarian tensions escalate politically, a new fissure is appearing within the already fragmented iraqi government.
James longleys 3part opus is a series of intimate, passionately felt portraits. That is great news, two months is on the verge of what id call a real trend, and at this point id bet december is low too. An interview with james longley, the director of iraq in fragments by joanne laurier 29 june 2006 american filmmaker james longleys remarkable documentary, iraq in fragments, screened recently. Iraq in fragments illuminates postwar iraq in three acts, building a picture of a country pulled in different directions by religion and ethnicity. There has been some resistance to the baghdad security plan, particularly against a coalition raid in arab jabour that forced coalition forces to call in airstrikes on feb. Though sunni neighborhoods will be the first secured, the coalition continues to go after the shiite leadership and its iranian. An opus in three parts, iraq in fragments offers a series of intimate, passionately felt portraits. Shot over three years and uniquely examined through the everyday lives of iraqis, this visually stunning set of films is widely held as one of the most considered and visceral iraq documentaries to date. Although basra was said to be safer than other regions of iraq, in 2003 women reported being forced to veil and restrict their movements to avoid harassment see. Sadr followers in two shiite cities rally for regional elections while enforcing islamic. Through three intimate portraits, american director james longley captures a telling snapshot of.
A merican director james longley writes, my aim with iraq in fragments was to introduce the viewer to the breadth and complexity of the country, showing not only the divisions, but the unifying forces that tie it together. An interview with james longley, the director of iraq in. The movie also makes a fine flyonthewall record of what the iraqis say to each other while u. Respectful of its subjects, iraq in fragments doesnt imply resolutions, or even delineate fixed sides among these many conflicts. Capturing postwar iraq in three chapters, iraq in fragments focuses on the lives of individuals to tell a larger story of. Iraq in fragments tells the story of ordinary iraqis in post war iraq. Presented by typecast releasing in assocation with hbo documentary films. Rather, the film provides specifics, details of hectic life. Home from iraq 2007 body of war 2007 buying the war 2007 ghosts of abu ghraib 2007 i am an american soldier 2007 jerebek 2007. Landmarks varsity theatre seattle, washington, opens february 9, 2007. In this case, the genitive usually is des irak, although des iraks is also correct.
More commonly, however, the definite article is used with the name. Iraq in fragments illuminates postwar iraq in three acts, building a vivid picture of a country pulled in different directions by religion and ethnicity. Iraq in fragments 2006 my country, my country 2006 nice bombs 2006 no substitute victory. Streamcloud iraq in fragments 2006 deutsch stream german. An opus in three parts, iraq in fragments offers a series of intimate, passionatelyfelt portraits. In this case, the genitive is always iraks, for example iraks hauptstadt iraqs capital. Offers a series of intimate, passionatelyfelt portraits. French, german, japanese and spanish subtitle options. Iraq in fragments j ames longleys outstanding documentaryportrait of ordinary lives in postinvasion iraq has a structure and procedure that imitate its underlying political point. Iraq in fragments tells the story of groups and individuals in. Many translated example sentences containing invasion of iraq german english dictionary and search engine for german translations. Iraq in fragments sometimes feels random, but it is a wellcrafted, thoughtful study of the dueling divisiveness and hope that will define the region long after foreign troops leave. Portrait of life among iraqs different ethnic communities in the wake of the second gulf war.
Directing award documentary, editing award documentary and excellence in cinematography award documentary. Iraq in fragments pieces together lowkey audio interviews with extreme closeups of people and their immediate environments, making it all look and sound jangled and disconnected. A stunningly photographed, poetically rendered documentary of iraq today, seen through the eyes of sunnis, shiites and kurds. Iraq in fragmentsthe distilled product of more than two years and 300 hours of filmingis james longleys splendid contribution towards filling this void. A fatherless 11yearold is apprenticed to the domineering owner of a baghdad garage. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.