Once Upon a Time in Iraq - Season 1 - Eps 1: War
As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.
About Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Title: Once Upon a Time in Iraq
First Air Date: 2020-07-13
Last Air Date: 2020-08-10
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.9/10 (from 9 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 5
Network: BBC Two ARTE
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: KEO Films, ZDF
Synopsis
With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.
Cast
Ashley Gilbertson
Self
Andy Serkis
Narrator
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Tony Blair
Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
Dexter Filkins
Self
John Nixon
Self
