# Mosul (2019)

> An Iraqi journalist journeys with a fractured coalition toward Mosul, documenting the brutal liberation of a city while questioning whether victory can outlast sectarian division.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/416081

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Dan Gabriel
- Cast: Ali Maula
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8354112/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: gritty, harrowing, thought-provoking, serious documentary viewing, current affairs study

## Synopsis

A gripping documentary that unveils the human spirit's resilience in the face of terror.

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