Synopsis
Moving between the political sphere and everyday life on the streets, this film offers a unique glimpse into the resilience of Iraqis as they struggle to sustain their lives and to fight off a sense of despair and defeat.
Scores
Overall Score
14.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
1.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
0.7%
Review Aggregate
69.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 75% of 4 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, emotional, visually striking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
character-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count4
Rotten Tomatoes audience scoreN/A
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes45
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $1,338 | $2,149 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $1,338 | $2,149 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $669 | $1,075 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $1,000 | $1,606 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $0 | $0 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $46,000 | $73,887 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $110,000 | $176,687 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $1,500 | $2,409 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $159,169 | $255,665 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $5,000 | $8,031 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $3,000 | $4,819 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $10,000 | $16,062 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $1,000 | $1,606 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $99,000 | $159,018 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $60,169 | $96,646 |
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