Letters from Baghdad
“She was as controversial as the history she made.”
Synopsis
Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day, shaped the destiny of Iraq after WWI in ways that still reverberate today.
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Letters from Baghdad Official Trailer 1 (2017) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-28
Top Cast
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Tilda Swinton
Gertrude Bell (voice)
Adam Astill
Sgt. Frank Stafford
Tom Chadbon
Sir Valentine 'Domnul' Chirol
Simon Chandler
David Hogarth
Joanna David
Janet Courtney
Anthony Edridge
Sir Arnold 'A.T.' Wilson
Amed Hashimi
Suleiman Faidhi
Andrew Havill
Sir Percy Cox
Michael Higgs
General Sir Gilbert Clayton
Hayat Kamille
Mme. Jamil Zadeh
Rose Leslie
Young Gertrude Bell (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 2, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum
- Original Score
- Paul Cantelon
- Original Title
- Letters from Baghdad
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Missing in Action Films, Letters from Baghdad Ltd, Between the Rivers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum
Paul Cantelon
Petr Hlinomaz, Gary Clarke
Tilda Swinton, Ruedi Gerber, Zeva Oelbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Sabine Krayenbühl
Director
Zeva Oelbaum
Director
Zeva Oelbaum
Producer
Paul Cantelon
Original Music Composer
Petr Hlinomaz
Director of Photography
Gary Clarke
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letters from Baghdad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letters from Baghdad about?
Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day, shaped the destiny of Iraq after WWI in ways that still reverberate today.
Who directed Letters from Baghdad?
Letters from Baghdad was directed by Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum.
Who stars in Letters from Baghdad?
The principal cast of Letters from Baghdad includes Tilda Swinton, Adam Astill, Tom Chadbon, Simon Chandler, Joanna David.
When was Letters from Baghdad released and how long is it?
Letters from Baghdad was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Letters from Baghdad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letters from Baghdad was composed by Paul Cantelon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Letters from Baghdad?
Letters from Baghdad holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).