Operation Filmmaker (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Operation Filmmaker is a comedy and documentary film directed by Nina Davenport, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Soon after the fall of Baghdad in 2003, a young and charismatic film student, Muthana Mohmed, stands in the rubble of the city's film school and explains to an American television audience that his dream of becoming a filmmaker has been destroyed - first by Saddam Hussein, then by American bombs. This brief, fortuitous appearance on MTV changes Muthana's life forever. Watching in the United States, actor/director Liev Schreiber stops channel surfing, utterly captivated. Feeling guilty about a war he opposed, Schreiber decides to extend to the unknown Iraqi the opportunity of a lifetime - to come to Prague to work on an American movie, Everything Is Illuminated. On set, frustrated expectations complicate the relationship between Muthana and his American benefactors in what becomes a cross-cultural endeavor gone awry. Filmmaker Nina Davenport becomes increasingly entangled in the young Iraqi's life as his visa is about to expire and the threat of returning to Baghdad looms...
Who’s in it. Operation Filmmaker stars Alberto Bonilla as Himself, Steven Chinni as Himself, Nina Davenport as Herself and Hedwig Herzog as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Operation Filmmaker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Filmmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Filmmaker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Filmmaker (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Filmmaker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Filmmaker worth watching?
- Operation Filmmaker holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Operation Filmmaker?
- Operation Filmmaker stars Alberto Bonilla, Steven Chinni, Nina Davenport, Hedwig Herzog and Eugene Hutz.
- When was Operation Filmmaker released?
- Operation Filmmaker was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.