In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, four soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help. As they raid Saddam's bunkers and find the gold, they witness an execution and decide to rescue prisoners. They start a war against Saddam's soldiers and eventually get captured. With the help of rebels and deserters, they rescue their friend and plan to escape to the Iranian border. After a series of challenges, they are arrested but ultimately cleared of charges, and the stolen gold is returned to Kuwait.
Hot Shots! Part Deux is an absurd comedy that follows Topper Harley, a former Navy SEAL, as he is recruited for a top-secret mission to rescue hostages in the Middle East. With his signature wit and comedic timing, Topper takes on the Persian Gulf and a variety of hilarious obstacles along the way.
Syriana is a politically charged epic that explores the state of the oil industry through the lives of those involved. It tells the story of Connex, a US energy giant losing control of Middle East oil fields to a Chinese company. As the plot unfolds, the movie delves into interconnected storylines involving corruption, espionage, assassination plots, and the lives of characters caught in the web of the oil industry's power struggles.
In the Army Now is a comedy movie released in 1994. It follows the story of two friends who join the US Army Reserve to make some money and escape unemployment. However, they soon find themselves in ridiculous and hilarious situations as they try to survive military training and later get deployed to a war zone in the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War.
Carrier is a TV mini-series that provides an intimate look at the daily lives of the men and women serving on an aircraft carrier. It explores themes of camaraderie, friendship, patriotism, and the challenges of separation from loved ones.
The Image Book is a non-narrative film that delves into the history of cinema, art, and human existence. It combines various visual and audio elements such as archival footage, literary quotes, and references to create a poetic and thought-provoking exploration of the medium.
George Carlin's hilarious and thought-provoking stand-up comedy show at Madison Square Garden highlights various topics including politics, plastic, commercial air travel, golf courses, the Gulf War, pollution, homelessness, and more.
A remixed narrative that combines two Jake Gyllenhaal films (Donnie Darko and Jarhead) with news footage of former President Barack Obama.
Twenty years ago, Vietnam turned three American boys into men, but amidst the horror, Johnny Burke cracked. When his friends, Max and Rudy, stop him from torturing an innocent Cambodian girl, he wheels on them and, aflame with hatred, vows vengeance.
Michael Palin embarks on an epic, revelatory journey through Iraq, one of the most dangerous and complex countries in the world. Following the Tigris river for over 1,000 miles, from its source in eastern Turkey to the Persian Gulf, Michael wants to discover what life is like for the 40 million people who live in Iraq.
The Runner is a heartwarming story about a young boy in Iran who navigates the challenges of growing up in a port city. With the Persian Gulf as a backdrop, the boy grapples with school, innocence, competition, and the responsibilities of an orphan. Along the way, he discovers the power of friendship and the importance of hard work. Through his love for running, he finds a way to escape his troubled past and create a better future.
When a renowned archaeologist is framed for a murder he didn't commit, he must use his skills and his father-daughter team to uncover the truth and expose a dangerous antique trafficking mafia.
Pathemari is a drama film that depicts the journey of Narayanan, a Malayali expatriate who goes to Dubai in the 1960s. It showcases the challenges he faces as an immigrant and his struggles to provide a better life for his family.
Captain Khorshid follows the story of a one-armed man who works as a middleman in smuggling operations in Iran. He navigates the Persian Gulf on his boat, facing various challenges and encounters with criminals. His life takes a turn when he becomes involved in a dangerous trip to sell a valuable pearl. The movie explores themes of exile, loyalty, and the traditional lifestyle in the region.
For three decades now, Qatar, this small desert kingdom, has not stopped being talked about; because of its financial power and the secrecy that surrounds it, the royal family that runs it fascinates as much as it frightens.
An historic presentation by CNN documenting the lead up to and the beginning of the war in Iraq.
In 1971, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE ceased to be part of Britain’s empire in the Middle East and became fully independent states. BBC News Persia and BBC Arabic collaborate in this gripping film, to uncover the secrets and shady deals that underpinned the decolonization process. From eye-witness accounts of a British-organised coup to Iran being left in control of disputed islands, it's a fascinating insight to a murky history.
An original documentary, this film contains previously classified footage provided by the Defense Department. Included is an exclusive on-camera "host" appearance by General Colin Powell, actual archival and pictorial footage, interviews, narrative with celebrities and key military personnel and the returning home after Desert Storm.
Many years ago The Angelica which was carrying gold and silver from the Portuguese to the Arab Sheykhs had been sunk in the Persian Gulf. Ahmad Beyk manages to find the place of it and is after ...
LETTERS, a dramatic historical fiction written by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt in 2010, tells the story of U.S. soldiers and their loved ones through their correspondence beginning with the Civil War and ending with the War in Iraq. Sahuarita High School students adapted the Readers’ Theatre play into a movie, reasoning the student actors would be kept safe from Covid-19 by filming them individually, and afterward the footage could be reassembled into a screenplay following the original dialogue.