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Ver Homeland (Iraq Year Zero)

(397) 8.2 334 min 2015 Subtitles and Closed Captions

Chronicles of everyday life in Iraq before and after the U.S. invasion.

Genres
Documentary
Director
Abbas Fahdel

All Systems Operational

Product details

Genres Documentary
Director Abbas Fahdel
Writer Abbas Fahdel
Country Iraq, France
Also Known As Terra natal (Iraque ano zero), Homeland: Irak Année Zéro, 祖国　イラク零年
Runtime 5 h 34 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles Português  日本語  Čeština  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
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29 customer reviews about «Homeland (Iraq Year Zero)»

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Dorothy Ford
Sunday, 21 Jun 2020 11:49

The hard-hitting documentary that documented the brutalities that followed in the wake of the first Iraq war and the widespread war crimes that ensued. The movie is an absolutely harrowing account of the devastation and hardships suffered by Iraqis and the American people by the time the war was over. We see the shocking images of death and destruction, the impotence of the American military to assist the people of Iraq and the growing alienation of the American people by the hundreds of thousands of soldiers, as well as the disintegration of society due to the war and the subsequent war crimes that occurred. The only reason I can see to watch this movie is to better understand the horror of war, and the human tragedy that can be wrought by war. If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who watched this movie, it is a testament to your humanity and the brutality of the human spirit that you will never, ever forget. And if you have no knowledge of the Iraq war, I would not recommend watching this movie. However, if you have read the book that this movie is based on, or the interviews from the Iraqi refugees and those who were abused by the Americans, you will understand that this is a true story and that the movie was more than accurate.
Carl M.
Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 00:22

Since I am a MRA and have read all of the articles on the subject, I decided to watch this documentary as well. I didn't have any preconceived notions about this movie, as I am not interested in one specific topic. I am very aware of what I am watching and I was very impressed with the director's interpretation of what is happening. Although some of the views expressed may be out of the norm, it still has enough common sense to make it a very good documentary. The actors were pretty good as well, especially Michael Shannon. I can't wait for the DVD!
Jason W.
Sunday, 07 Jun 2020 16:03

I loved this movie and am very impressed. It's very raw and gritty, but with great story telling. I saw this in a local theater, and it's not like you'd expect a war movie to be. It's a good feel good movie, very realistic, but also dark. Some people might be like "I don't want to hear a war movie", but for me it was like I was there in the middle of the war. The movie was very realistic. I didn't know what was going on in Iraq. And I saw a lot of people who were just like me, and who were just living their lives. The Iraqis were the most peaceful people I have ever seen. They don't kill for fun. They live their lives just like any other American. And I saw a lot of pain, but not violence. I mean I think they all want peace, but there is some violence, but not much. They are just people like anyone else. Overall I thought it was a very good movie, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes war movies, war movies, or a good movie with a strong story.
Emily R.
Monday, 01 Jun 2020 08:53

In 2003, American forces invaded Iraq. War was not cheap and hard. No one seemed to have the will or resources to make a successful transition from a government-led system to a system of popular and private private action. The government's own report, commissioned by Congress, said that the plan was "not viable" and had to be changed. And so, in the end, President Bush had to take matters into his own hands. He turned to a team of highly skilled and experienced military professionals to take over the country's military. In this remarkable and revealing film, this team is revealed: Mike Morell, a veteran of the U.S. Marines; Col. Michael Vickers, a former army officer; Lieutenant Colonel Doug Tinsley, a former U.S. Air Force officer; and Colonel William Love, a former chief of staff to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Morell and Tinsley are both brilliant military strategists. They are ready to make the transformation of Iraq into a more democratic, democratic nation. They know that the system they want will not work for the country they want to see succeed. But they do not want to just take the easy way out. They are willing to face the difficult problem of military success in Iraq. In an interview, Morell says that in Iraq, the military "played it very conservatively." And that this was necessary to keep the Iraqis under control. But, Morell adds, he and his fellow leaders "saw this as a kind of cautionary tale." They were right. The system they set up failed in Iraq. In 2004, President Bush received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and many veterans of the military and veterans groups gave him their gratitude. Some criticized the Medal of Freedom for being too politically motivated, and many veterans and military personnel did not feel it was a sufficient honor. But these critics are not telling the whole story. Bush also received the Congressional Medal of Honor. This award is given to individuals who are "distinguished for acts of extraordinary heroism while serving their country," according to the White House. These acts are not always particularly heroic. But these acts are "so rare that they are among the rarest of all military achievements," according to the White House. For instance, during the Korean War, four American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for their role in driving the North Koreans back from the Yalu River. The four soldiers were: Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hill, Major William H. "Bill" Walton, Lt. Col. James T. Curtis and Private First Class Jesse James. Other medals were also awarded to American soldiers in the first Gulf War. For example, U.S. Army Captain William L. "Bill" Muir, U.S. Army Captain John Fair, and U.S. Army Sergeant David D. Gross were awarded the Medal of Honor. These medals were given for acts of extraordinary heroism in combat. The Medal of Honor is given to the individual who "deserves the highest distinction for gallantry in the line of duty." The Medal of Honor is awarded to the individual who
Jessica A.
Friday, 29 May 2020 18:08

I'm a big fan of the show and that the movie is mostly accurate. But I was a little disappointed at the ending. It left a lot of questions unanswered. Also, the portrayal of CIA agents is completely different. You'd never know they are the same from the way they carry themselves and act. It's like they were made for different purposes. Not that they don't play their roles well, but that the "message" they convey in the end doesn't match up to what was shown in the show. I'm not saying this to bash the CIA, it's a great organization and this is an accurate portrayal. But it's a little disappointing. Also, the directors were really good. They are true to the show and don't go overboard with the CGI. I think that makes the show more believable. And you can see that the actors don't need to overact to be good at their role. This is a great movie and it is worth watching. Just remember, when you see the show, there are plenty of references to real events that happen in real life.
Rachel
Thursday, 21 May 2020 21:43

I have enjoyed this film from the start. I was looking forward to watching it after seeing the trailer on Syfy. I was surprised by the depiction of war and the group that they came together to rescue. The focus was not on the military, but on the individual's perspective. I was very much entertained and was left with many questions after viewing this. The director was very professional and he managed to give the viewer what they wanted to hear. I highly recommend this film to anyone. I think this film deserves a higher rating. I hope that this film gets a wide audience because this could inspire many people to get involved in a cause they may not be interested in.
Brittany W.
Saturday, 16 May 2020 04:18

From the one who took us through the tear-jerker of films like "Tears of the Sun", "Demolition", "Palo Alto" and "Firstblood", "The Constant Gardener" does what it set out to do, and delivers in the finest possible way. A few years ago, during the height of Iraq War hysteria, I too thought that this country had finally lost its mojo. Now that the war has been over, it's hard to say whether we've made any progress or just regressed to our old ways. But in any case, it is hard to imagine that a film like this could be made, let alone be made so well. One of the major themes of the film is the necessity of collective action, that is, of an unselfish and more humane society. It's almost a moral dilemma: do we help those who are in need, or do we help those who are selfish and more interested in their own happiness? And how to achieve that? Here's the rub: one man's selfishness is another's good. One man's lack of patriotism is another's care. One man's lust for power is another's interest. One man's drive to live for the sake of his son is another's gift. And one man's insanity is another's gift. The film isn't afraid to show the extremes: the self-destructive tendency of many of the characters, and the fact that we all have our flaws and problems. The film also asks us to look beyond the idea of moral righteousness, and the idea of "good and evil" to the underlying moral concern of the world we live in. The idea of a fair world is one that can only be achieved through kindness and common sense. It's also an idea that can only be achieved by a well-guided society. I've come to the conclusion that "The Constant Gardener" is a film about the power of charity. The film raises questions about altruism, and shows that true charity does not need to be altruistic. Charity is an act of kindness, which brings out the best in others. It's also an act of love, which brings out the best in oneself. It is a simple, but yet important question: is it better to help people who need it, or to help those who are selfish? As I've said, the film is about altruism. And that, in turn, raises questions about morality. Is it right to lie to our fellow man, or to tell him what he needs to know about his own life, his friends, and his world? I think the film raises questions about morality that can be said of many other films, and is certainly the most controversial of all the films that I have seen so far. "The Constant Gardener" is a film that I would recommend to any person who wants to know more about the meaning of charity.
Patrick G.
Friday, 15 May 2020 22:22

The "Iraq Year Zero" documentary is an attempt to counter the U.S. Government's explanation of the deaths in Iraq. This was done in 2005, by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and to some extent the United Nations, after the Gulf War. Although the documentary does cover the period of time from January 2004 to December 2006, it does not cover any previous time. There is a lot of confusing information, and many questions left unanswered. The BBC only explains that the body count was "twice the normal annual level", which is not true. There is no time in Iraq where this happened. The only time it happens is when the Iraqi government is in power. There is no evidence that they are killing children, nor that there is any evidence of their government doing so. The BBC did not have access to any information from any sources. The UN and the BBC, or any other authority, could have provided information. They did not, and the BBC does not mention this. When I first saw this documentary, I thought it would be good to be given the facts. In reality, it is a poor documentary, but it is certainly worth watching. The BBC tried to give this documentary an anti-American feel, but that was too little, too late. The UN and the BBC will continue to do more such documentaries, but it will be more likely they will be less accurate. The BBC has made some excellent documentaries. But this is not one of them.
Vincent
Thursday, 14 May 2020 20:51

My name is Eric and I am a U.S. Marine. I am a proud member of the Marine Corps. I live with my wife and two children in a fairly small town in the suburbs of Atlanta. I am a Veteran. I had my tattoo when I was about 14. I have lived in the Atlanta area for over 30 years. I have seen a lot of change in the Atlanta area. We live in an area with a lot of Hispanic families. Some of the people that I know have been dealing with this issue for a long time. Some of the people that I know that have been in the military have talked about the same things that I have. Some of the things that I saw and experienced were quite disturbing. It is only a matter of time before there is a movie made about the military and this subject matter. This film is based on an article that was written by my Marine buddies. I have to say that the film is very well done. I think that this film is very accurate. The Marine Corps has done a very good job of handling this issue. I hope that more people will see this film and be aware of this issue. We need to have more films like this made.
Kathy Washington
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 07:36

This film is very revealing about the U.S. State Department and its dependence on the media for propaganda. The CIA is a front organization for the media, a very powerful machine which sends them around the world and through the media they disseminate their messages. The film exposes the lie that the State Department and the media work hand in glove in order to defend the U.S. from enemies. The American people are being led into a false war based on false information, but the whole truth is still to be found. The U.S. and Israel are looking for the destruction of Iran and the Iranian people are the ones who are leading the resistance to that attempt. The U.S. is afraid that Iran will find a way to produce weapons that can destroy the U.S. and Israel. The CIA and the media are the primary forces in supporting the current U.S. Administration and the U.S. is only using the media to recruit new followers.
Raymond G.
Tuesday, 12 May 2020 00:09

I am a staunch Republican and was a Democrat in 1988. This is a must see. The man who has some of the most far reaching decisions in history is forced to confront a reality he did not want to face. When I watch a film about a guy with millions of dollars, a huge factory and a huge war machine, I am at the top of my game. I see it through the eyes of a war addict. I know that most of us who have done war for that reason have been the victims of some horrible, horrible decisions. But these are the decisions that will haunt our lives for a very long time. It is almost impossible to watch this film and not feel a deep urge to go to war. It was not the moral of the film. It was a film about what it means to make a war. And it is not an entertaining film. It is a riveting, sometimes horrifying, but above all, it is a film that has to be seen to be believed. Watch it and you will not be disappointed.
Angela
Sunday, 10 May 2020 16:42

I was wondering why I was about to see this movie. But I watched it and I was so surprised. This movie was so amazing. It really shows how the coalition of nations dealing with this crisis, and even Syria, and Iraq, and Afghanistan are all interconnected and can't be done alone. The footage is amazing, and it shows the courage of the Americans to go into the dark of night, to go through tough and dangerous conditions, to survive. You really feel the tension between America and the enemies of America, and you really feel for the Americans who can't stand to be in the dark. This is a great film, and I recommend it to anyone. For a better understanding of what is going on in Iraq and Afghanistan, see this film.
Emma M.
Thursday, 07 May 2020 07:44

This is an excellent film, a must see for anyone interested in the Middle East. This film is very accurate in its depiction of the region. It is also very well done. I would recommend this film to anyone who wants to learn more about the Middle East.
Cynthia
Thursday, 07 May 2020 00:26

I don't understand the bad reviews for this movie. I would say it was worth the watch. I don't think anyone should give this a negative review. They should just be thankful for watching something so well made. I like the fact that it is very factual, very moving, and very well directed. I would say that it is a good movie to show a younger audience.
Donna
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 05:23

This is a great documentary that shows the horrific consequences of the war in Iraq. It also shows the chaos and corruption that have taken over the country. It is important to note that the people in the film are from all walks of life. The most shocking thing about the film is that the people are not being paid to be in the film. The documentary also shows the effects of the war on the people who live there. The documentary also shows how the government has turned the country into a dictatorship. The documentary is very well done and well worth watching. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see the consequences of the war on the people in the country.
Debra
Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 19:34

I have never seen such a vast array of work from an Afghan war vet to a "Green Beret" officer to a "Marines vet" to a "Black Hawk Down" veteran. Many who have gone to Iraq and Afghanistan feel this is the hardest combat they have ever gone through. Not so. It is an incredibly beautiful film that shows the strength and beauty of our men and women in uniform. It also makes a convincing argument that this conflict is a war of national security that we are living with, not a war of personal preference. It also shows that the most combat vets are the ones who do the least damage. We know that a majority of combat vets live in decent communities where they are not exposed to the problems that the fighting causes. This film also makes a convincing argument that the war has been bad for the country as a whole, but the war has been good for the country. It is not a film that will persuade you to hate the military or the war, but it is a film that will make you think. It is an emotional film, not an objective one, but it is a film that makes the viewer care about the soldiers who have gone through this terrible conflict.
Joseph L.
Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 10:36

This is the first film I have ever seen on the subject of Iraq War. I am not American and have lived in the Middle East for 15 years. This film is not about the war in Iraq but the war in Afghanistan. When I was living in Kabul I saw many atrocities committed by the Taliban. I am not opposed to the war in Afghanistan but in my opinion the Taliban are far more vicious and ruthless than the US. It is the whole story of the war in Afghanistan that I am not interested in. I only watch films that deal with the subject of the war in Iraq. I liked this film. It tells the whole story of the war in Afghanistan. As for the war in Iraq I am not concerned about it. I am not from Iraq and have no connection with the conflict. I do not care about the lives of people who are still living in the Iraqi war zone. The war in Iraq is one of the worst conflicts in the history of mankind. The US must get out of it. They have no business being in Iraq. Iraq is a country in the Middle East that has a much better economic situation than most other countries in the world. It is a country that is in danger of becoming a failed state. If the US has a problem in Iraq it is with the Iraqi people. They have become a victims of the war. The war in Iraq is against the people. They are the real victims. The US is the real victim. They have caused the suffering of people of Iraq. I do not agree with the use of the word genocide. I do not believe that there is any genocide going on in Iraq. The people are suffering in a terrible way. I am concerned about the humanitarian situation in Iraq. I have spoken to people in Iraq and heard their horror stories. The plight of the Iraqi people is a tragedy. I would like to have a bigger audience who do not have an interest in the war in Iraq.
Linda
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 10:28

I was very impressed by the documentary "Iraq Year Zero". It was a very well done and informative documentary about the Iraq war. The interviews were very good, and the documentary was very well put together. I thought the film did a good job of showing the effects of the war on the Iraqi people. I also thought the film was very well done, and informative. I would recommend this film to anyone who is interested in the Iraq war.
Virginia Porter
Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 21:21

This movie is very well-made. The director does a great job at giving you a sense of what it was like to be a soldier in Iraq in 2003. He does a great job showing you how they make a great setup, with plenty of action and lots of what it takes to actually go to war. Overall, I was very impressed with this film, and it's a great watch. It also tells you what it is like to be a soldier, and what it's like to be a civilian in a war. It does not paint a full picture, though. There are other documentaries out there that will give you that. Overall, this film is great, and I recommend it to anyone.
David Ortiz
Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 12:15

The first thing that I had to say was that this film was more than a documentary. It was a story of a man who had been a hero for all the wrong reasons. I had to watch the film several times to get the full story of how he became a hero. The film is very well done. The interviews are very well done. I would recommend this film to anyone who is interested in this story.
Jacqueline F.
Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 06:19

I'm a little confused about the rating. I'm not sure if it was the ratings or the movie itself. It was a very good documentary that had a good message and good interviews. I'm glad I watched it and hope it gets a better rating.
Bryan L.
Friday, 17 Apr 2020 17:12

It is a good documentary, especially in its time of war. The soldiers were brave and the director used the interviews of them to give his point of view. It shows the Iraq war is a war of values. The story of one of the soldiers, who was a Christian, a Christian woman and a Muslim, which changed her life and her family's life. She tried to change her family and herself for the better. It shows the troops' sacrifices and how it affected them, especially her. The film is very touching and very thought-provoking. I think the film is a good attempt to tell the story of the Iraq war and the lives of those who were there. But I would also say that the film has a lot of flaws in its story, and it is hard to find the points of view of every soldier. Some people are very critical and even evil towards the soldiers and the director. I personally am not a critic. I am an appreciative viewer of any film, but I don't think that the film should be criticized for having a few flaws in its story. The film is worth watching and you should not miss it. 7.2/10
Bobby W.
Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 08:06

This documentary is an excellent reminder of what has been happening in Iraq since the U.S. invasion. It is also an important reminder that the U.S. military is not the only party to this war. The Iraqi people have suffered greatly at the hands of the U.S. government, and this documentary gives us an important look into how the U.S. military has affected the Iraqi people. The documentary does not focus on the U.S. military or the Iraqi people, but focuses on the people that the U.S. military has killed and wounded. This documentary is not anti-U.S. or pro-U.S. It is simply a reminder that the U.S. military is not the only party to this war. I would recommend this documentary to anyone who has an interest in the war in Iraq. This documentary is a must-see for anyone who is interested in the war in Iraq.
Samantha
Monday, 13 Apr 2020 18:59

I was caught off guard when I heard this was being made into a movie. I had been preparing for this movie for years and was really excited to see it. The problem was that I knew that this movie would be more of an action film than an investigative story. I wanted to see this because I have been following the story. There is not a whole lot in this film that I could say is absolutely wrong, but I will say that I think this is a very flawed documentary, mainly because it is too full of visual devices that don't really capture the message that this story is trying to convey. The stories of the people are not very interesting, and I just didn't feel like I was on the plane. This is not a great film, but I think that if the producer had a better sense of the subject and the style of telling it, it would have been a much better film.
Joe F.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 17:59

This documentary is very interesting. It details the war and what was happening in Iraq at that time. The photographer, Nadine Hubert, is a very effective choice to give a glimpse of the carnage and human pain and suffering that was happening. The subjects in the documentary are mainly children, but all the adults are interviewed as well. The film covers the period of 2005-2007. It is difficult to tell how much the war affected the Iraqi people. Some people have been killed, and many are missing. I think the majority of the Iraqis seem to be content with life in the homeland, as they see nothing wrong with it. The violence is always there, but it seems to have been eradicated. Nadine Hubert did an excellent job. She is an excellent photographer. She managed to make the film look really real. If you're interested in Iraq, you should see this documentary.
Mary B.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 15:51

It's very easy to assume that every movie made about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is a propaganda piece. I don't doubt that this is true for most of them. Some of them are serious, others are just bizarre. And a few are quite good. Homeland, though, is the most mediocre of them. It's a movie about how stupid and senseless the wars are and what we need to do to get rid of them. It's no war propaganda, but if you are a person who just thinks the war in Iraq is stupid, you probably don't want to see Homeland. It's not a film about war, but it's a film about war. And as far as the overall message is concerned, it's pretty good. Homeland is actually kind of a depressing film. It's not the greatest war documentary ever, but it's not the worst either. I was a bit disappointed in the story of how this country got into this mess. I thought the movie would be better if it was focused on the people who are fighting the war. But I think that the more they talk about what they are fighting, the more they help each other. The people who are fighting the war, don't really talk much about it. They are very tense, and it's a very intense feeling to watch them. But I think that a good war documentary would really focus on what the soldiers are actually doing during the war. Because that's where the actual message of the movie comes in. Homeland is probably not the best documentary ever, but it is a good one.
Samantha S.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 13:56

I saw this film at a screening in New York, and I was really surprised. I thought it would be just another Iraq War documentary, but it turned out to be much more. It is very disturbing to see how the American soldiers who fought in Iraq have been treated. It is very hard to watch. It is very hard to believe that these soldiers were there to protect us, and were forced to do so against their will. It is also very hard to believe that the Americans are not even trying to understand the reason for the war. The fact that the Americans are fighting in Iraq is so out of touch with the rest of the world. It is not only about Iraq, but about the whole Middle East. It is very sad to see the devastation and suffering that the Iraqi people are going through. It is very sad to see how the Iraqi people are treated by the Americans. This film is really very disturbing. I hope it is shown to people in the United States so that they can see the truth.
Keith B.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 08:48

I first saw this film when I was in my early 20's and was intrigued. I watched it again recently and was disappointed. I think the reason is that I didn't watch it in the right frame of mind. I was more interested in the stories of the soldiers who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan than the actual story of the war itself. I also think that the film was too long and the political commentary too heavy handed. It would have been better to focus on the actual stories of the soldiers and the soldiers' families, and leave the political commentary out. The political commentary is important and should be given a more balanced view. I would recommend this film to anyone who is interested in the war in Iraq, but not to anyone who is interested in the politics of the war itself.
Robert A.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 07:32

I was looking forward to this movie and was not disappointed. The only problem is that I was expecting a lot more from it. I had read a lot of reviews and had a lot of expectations of it and they were not met. This movie was not very informative. The only thing that was told was the number of civilians killed in the war. I found the movie very boring. The only thing that was interesting was the soldiers who were captured by the Taliban. They were shown how they lived in a very primitive way. The only thing that I enjoyed was the Afghan people. They were portrayed in a very positive way. The movie did not show the situation in Afghanistan very well. It was a good movie but it could have been better.
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