Birth of a Monster
Fabrication d'un monstre
Synopsis
For the past 12 years, journalist Paul Moreira has travelled extensively in Iraq. In this film, he goes in search of the men he filmed back in 2003 at the very beginning of the American occupation. Through their stories, and by tracing the roots of ISIS to the arrival of Abu Mousab Al-Zarqawi and America's handling of the resistance, he tells the story of how Iraq became such a fractured nation.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Moreira
- Original Title
- Fabrication d'un monstre
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Moreira
Luc Hermann
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Moreira
Director
Luc Hermann
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of a Monster
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What is Birth of a Monster about?
For the past 12 years, journalist Paul Moreira has travelled extensively in Iraq. In this film, he goes in search of the men he filmed back in 2003 at the very beginning of the American occupation. Through their stories, and by tracing the roots of ISIS to the arrival of Abu Mousab Al-Zarqawi and America's handling of the resistance, he tells the story of how Iraq became such a fractured nation.
Who directed Birth of a Monster?
Birth of a Monster was directed by Paul Moreira.
Who stars in Birth of a Monster?
The principal cast of Birth of a Monster includes Not specified.
When was Birth of a Monster released and how long is it?
Birth of a Monster was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 53m.