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Rabiye Kurnaz gegen George W. Bush streaming

2022 Movie Germany, France Drama, History, Biography, Comedy, Crime 118 min Ages 12+
By: Andreas Dresen With: Charly Hübner, Meltem Kaptan, Alexander Scheer

Rabiye Kurnaz is someone you might generally call an ordinary woman, except that she is a real dynamo. Taking care of her children and much more, she is the one running the show in her terraced house in Bremen. Shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, her son Murat is accused of terrorism and is (one of the first) shipped off to Guantanamo prison camp. This marks the beginning of a journey into the heart of world politics for this resolute German-Turkish woman. Together with human rights lawyer Bernhard Docke, whom she soon has completely on her side (like almost everyone around her), she battles for the release of her son – using her very own brand of self-taught English – all the way to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Cologne-based comedienne, author, presenter and much more Meltem Kaptan is the perfect fit for Andreas Dresen’s special talent for combining explosive topics (in this case based on actual events) and the everyday concerns of the average citizen. Kaptan’s, or rather Rabiye’s, performance is overwhelming, and not just for the lawyer (played by Alexander Scheer) who quickly becomes a friend. A portrait of a passionate woman who holds the steering wheel of her beloved vehicle as firmly in her hand as she does the reins in this turbo-charged film.

Filmium rating
68%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2022
Awards:
International Jury 2022
Nominations:
Competition 2022
European Film Awards 2022
Nominations:
European Actress
Selections:
Feature Film Selection

Mood

Determined
Emotional
Hopeful
Inspiring
Lighthearted
Serious

Cast & Crew

Andreas Dresen
Laila Stieler
Meltem Kaptan
Charly Hübner
Alexander Scheer
Meltem Captain
Wind Captain

Adaptation

Based On A True Story

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven
Handheld
Interview-Style
Narrative Focus
Naturalistic
Realism

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Moderate
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Tension-Filled

Runtime

Long

Style

Biographical
Cinematic
Documentary
Dramatic
Realistic

Time-Period

2000S

Central Conflict

Family Separation
Illegal Detention
Legal Injustice
Legal Justice
Mother'S Fight
Wrongful Detention

Characters

Detained Son
Lawyer
Mother

Ending

Hopeful
Justice Achieved

Historical Context

Guantanamo Controversy
Post-9/11
War On Terror

Key Plot Points

German Government Interference
Legal Campaign
Son'S Detention
Supreme Court Victory

Plot

Detention In Guantanamo
Extrajudicial Torture
Family Resilience
Family Struggle
Human Rights
Legal Battle
Legal Fight To Release
Mother'S Legal Battle

Setting

Courtroom
Germany
Guantanamo Bay
Pakistan

Shooting Location

Cuba
Germany
Pakistan
Usa

Theme

Family
Family Dynamics
Human Rights
Justice
Resilience

Genre

Biographical
Biography
Drama
Political

Audiences

Adults
Film Festival Audiences
Human Rights Advocates
Politically Engaged
Social Justice Advocates

Titles

Rabiye Kurnaz gegen George W. Bush
Rabiye Kurnaz Vs. George W. Bush
Rābija Kurnasa pret Džordžu Bušu
媽打對決小布殊

Awards

Best Actress
Best Screenplay

Box Office Success

Limited Commercial Success

Critical Reception

50% Rotten Tomatoes
Mixed Reviews

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Ratings

Average Rating 5.8/10

Reception

Awards
Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin International Film Festival Awards
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

France
Germany

Release Year

2022
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