I went to see George Clooney's "Syriana" today. A very powerful film - and far more political than the other George Clooney film currently doing the rounds "Good Night and Good Luck". Neither George nor co-star Matt Damon are playing to type. I was extremely impressed by this critique of US & Middle Eastern politics. You certainly need to concentrate throughout this film, as it cuts from action in Washington to Tehran to a mythical state in the Gulf to Beirut to Marbella to Geneva and back to Washington. The first time I've seen the thorny subject of suicide bombers and their motivation described in a film - and done competently as well. I rate this film very highly - go see it!
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Did you see "The Road to Guantanemo"? This also covers the motivation of suicide bombers. It was on Channel 4 but is also on super-limited release in London. If you liked Syriana you might like RTG too.
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