Bitter Lake
Synopsis
An experimental documentary that explores Saudi Arabia's relationship with the U.S. and the role this has played in the war in Afghanistan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Curtis
- Original Title
- Bitter Lake
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Victoria Jaye, Chris Granlund, Lucy Kelsall
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Adam Curtis
Director
Lucy Kelsall
Producer
Adam Curtis
Writer
Adam Curtis
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Lake
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What is Bitter Lake about?
An experimental documentary that explores Saudi Arabia's relationship with the U.S. and the role this has played in the war in Afghanistan.
Who directed Bitter Lake?
Bitter Lake was directed by Adam Curtis.
Who stars in Bitter Lake?
The principal cast of Bitter Lake includes Adam Curtis, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Joanne Herring, Ronald Reagan.
When was Bitter Lake released and how long is it?
Bitter Lake was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.