Hiding Saddam Hussein
Han gjemte Saddam Hussein – Jakten på verdens mest etterlyste mann
Synopsis
The footage of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein crawling out of a hole in the ground in 2003 is iconic. Now, 20 years later, the man who dug that hole tells the fantastical story of how he, an ordinary farmer, hid the deposed president beneath a flowerbed in his garden for eight months. On camera, he talks about the day his house was selected as a hideaway for this wanted man, hunted by 150,000 US soldiers. The Iraqi farmer had no choice but to assume the role of presidential hairdresser, physician and bodyguard—and something akin to a friendship seems to have grown between them as they ate together and helped wash each other’s backs.
Release History & Theatrical Window
20. Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Halkawt Mustafa
- Original Title
- Han gjemte Saddam Hussein – Jakten på verdens mest etterlyste mann
- Country of Origin
- Iraq, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hene Films, Rudaw Media, TV2 Nord (DK)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Halkawt Mustafa
Halkawt Mustafa, Janne Hjeltnes, Anders Herein
Department Leadership Roster
Halkawt Mustafa
Director
Halkawt Mustafa
Producer
Janne Hjeltnes
Producer
Anders Herein
Producer
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What is Hiding Saddam Hussein about?
The footage of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein crawling out of a hole in the ground in 2003 is iconic. Now, 20 years later, the man who dug that hole tells the fantastical story of how he, an ordinary farmer, hid the deposed president beneath a flowerbed in his garden for eight months. On camera, he talks about the day his house was selected as a hideaway for this wanted man, hunted by 150,000 US soldiers. The Iraqi farmer had no choice but to assume the role of presidential hairdresser, physician and bodyguard—and something akin to a friendship seems to have grown between them as they ate together and helped wash each other’s backs.
Who directed Hiding Saddam Hussein?
Hiding Saddam Hussein was directed by Halkawt Mustafa.
Who stars in Hiding Saddam Hussein?
The principal cast of Hiding Saddam Hussein includes Not specified.
When was Hiding Saddam Hussein released and how long is it?
Hiding Saddam Hussein was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.