Hollywoodgate
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| Directed by | Ibrahim Nash’at |
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| Cinematography | Ibrahim Nash'at |
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| Music by | Volker Bertelmann |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
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Hollywoodgate is a 2023 German-American documentary film written and directed by Ibrahim Nash'at. It premiered out of competition at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[1][2][3][4]
Production[edit]
The film was shot in over a year,[5] and it chronicles the daily life in Afghanistan of Taliban air force commander Mawlawi Mansour, and one of his soldiers, the fundamentalist M.J. Mukhtar, following the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.[6]
Reception[edit]
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 100% approval rating based on 7 reviews.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Vognar, Chris (31 August 2023). "A Rare, Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Taliban -- and Their U.S. Weapons". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Brooks, Xan (1 September 2023). "Hollywoodgate review – a fascinating insight into the Taliban's insular world". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Kiang, Jessica (31 August 2023). "'Hollywoodgate' Review: An Extraordinary, Chilling Glimpse into the Void that Is Taliban Rule". Variety. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Blauvelt, Christian (31 August 2023). "'Hollywoodgate' Review: The Taliban Are Ready for Their Close-Up in Chilling Doc About Their Return to Power". IndieWire. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Gallichio, Christian (2 September 2023). "'Hollywoodgate' Review: Ibrahim Nash'at's Terrifying Film Documents The Taliban's Takeover Of Afghanistan [Venice]". ThePlaylist.net. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Fienberg, Daniel (31 August 2023). "'Hollywoodgate' Review: Chronicle of the Taliban's Return to Power Fascinates and Frustrates". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Hollywoodgate". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
