017 - Netflix's Mosul: In Conversation with the Cast

Netflix's Mosul, produced by Anthony and Joe Russo (Directors, Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame) and directed by Matthew Michael Carnahan (Screenwriter, World War Z, The Kingdom) tells the story of an elite Iraqi SWAT team battling ISIS in the last period of their occupation of Mosul. The gripping high octane action thriller cast real Iraqis to make the film as authentic as possible. Actors Thaer Al Shayei and Mohimen Mahbuba join Nouri and Hasnain to talk Iraqi, Arab and Muslim representation in film, why the story was important for them, and some of the films more controversial scenes.  4:41 - Hasnain's thoughts and reactions to the film  4:54 - What does the film mean to you?  9:43 - Iraqi Identity  20:25 - The film's depiction of the PMF  32:14 - Religious diversity in the film  36:35 - Suhail Dabbach's Acting  41:46 - Hasnain's thoughts  44:37 - Growing up in Iraq during turmoil  47:22 - Mohimen's acting debut  56:19 - What's next for the actors? -- 786 Boulevard is a podcast by Nouri Sardar, Hasnain Ali and Ali Alvi, who gather Muslims of all kinds to discuss culture, art, spirituality, and how the three intertwine. We're on the Podcast platforms below - subscribe! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3f1svZ0 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/786boulevard Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cDTnNf Check us out on Instagram: @786Boulevard And Twitter: @786Boulevard