Once Upon a Time in Iraq

1h

Documentary

With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.

Production Companies

KEO Films

ZDF

Episodes

Cast

War

1. War

1h

13th Jul 2020

As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.

Insurgency

2. Insurgency

1h

20th Jul 2020

The Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.

Fallujah

3. Fallujah

1h

27th Jul 2020

The infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.

Saddam

4. Saddam

1h

3rd Aug 2020

CIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.

Legacy

5. Legacy

1h

10th Aug 2020

The emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.

First air date

13th Jul 2020

Last air date

10th Aug 2020

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks