Letters from Baghdad
"She was as controversial as the history she made."
Originally released in 2017. Letters from Baghdad is a documentary film. directed by Sabine Krayenbühl.
Starring Tilda Swinton, Adam Astill, and Tom Chadbon
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Directors
Top Cast
Tilda Swinton
as Gertrude Bell (voice)
Adam Astill
as Sgt. Frank Stafford
Tom Chadbon
as Sir Valentine 'Domnul' Chirol
Simon Chandler
as David Hogarth
Joanna David
as Janet Courtney
Anthony Edridge
as Sir Arnold 'A.T.' Wilson
Amed Hashimi
as Suleiman Faidhi
Andrew Havill
as Sir Percy Cox
Michael Higgs
as General Sir Gilbert Clayton
Hayat Kamille
as Mme. Jamil Zadeh
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Missing in Action Films
- Letters from Baghdad Ltd
- Between the Rivers Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Letters from Baghdad?
Letters from Baghdad has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Letters from Baghdad released?
Letters from Baghdad was released on April 21, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Letters from Baghdad?
The main cast of Letters from Baghdad includes Tilda Swinton, Adam Astill, Tom Chadbon, Simon Chandler, Joanna David.