Mosul

Mosul

For the nation to endure, a city must die

Directed by Dan Gabriel

Produced by WebStringers, Epicleff Media

201986 min7.0 / 10

A visceral documentary following an Iraqi journalist embedded with soldiers in the brutal, consequential battle to reclaim Mosul from ISIS.

An Iraqi journalist joins an army of uneasy allies and unforgettable characters in the epic battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic State.

Questions people ask

  • Is Mosul violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Mosul sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Mosul scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Mosul easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Mosul end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

40/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity9

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise59

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Mosul

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mosul

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mosul, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mosul, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mosul, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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