Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood
Synopsis
An intimate portrait of an oft-forgotten character in Hollywood: the screenwriter. Raised in Baghdad, screenwriter Mardik Martin was infused with an early love for movies when he was sent to the U.S. by his family to avoid being drafted into the Iraqi army. Mardik discovered the NYU cinema department, and there he met Martin Scorsese; their friendship would lead to some of the greatest films in American cinema.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evan York, Ramy Katrib
- Screenplay & Story
- Mardik Martin
- Original Title
- Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evan York, Ramy Katrib
Mardik Martin
Lakan de Leon
Department Leadership Roster
Evan York
Director
Lakan de Leon
Editor
Mardik Martin
Writer
Ramy Katrib
Director
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What is Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood about?
An intimate portrait of an oft-forgotten character in Hollywood: the screenwriter. Raised in Baghdad, screenwriter Mardik Martin was infused with an early love for movies when he was sent to the U.S. by his family to avoid being drafted into the Iraqi army. Mardik discovered the NYU cinema department, and there he met Martin Scorsese; their friendship would lead to some of the greatest films in American cinema.
Who directed Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood?
Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood was directed by Evan York, Ramy Katrib.
Who stars in Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood?
The principal cast of Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood includes Mardik Martin, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Irwin Winkler, Peter Biskind.
When was Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood released and how long is it?
Mardik: From Baghdad to Hollywood was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.