The Perfect Story(2022)
The Perfect Story Synopsis
The Perfect Story offers a riveting, intimate look at the ethical and moral challenges sparked by the relationship between a foreign correspondent and a young Somali refugee. By revealing the boundaries of journalism and filmmaking, the film questions what stories are told, why, and who gets to tell them.
The Perfect Story (2022) is a documentary film directed by Michelle Shephard, released on October 1, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Ismael Abdulle and Sahal Abdulle.
- Director:
- Michelle Shephard
- Writers:
- Michelle Shephard, Nick Hector
- Producers:
- Michelle Shephard, Lea Marin, Bryn Hughes
- Composer:
- Ohad Benchetrit
- Status:
- Released
The Perfect Story (2022) Trailer
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The Perfect Story Cast & Crew
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Directed by Michelle Shephard, written by Michelle Shephard and Nick Hector, produced by Michelle Shephard, Lea Marin and Bryn Hughes.
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The Perfect Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Perfect Story?
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The main cast of The Perfect Story (2022) includes Ismael Abdulle and Sahal Abdulle. The film was directed by Michelle Shephard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Perfect Story released?
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The Perfect Story was released on October 1, 2022 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is there a trailer for The Perfect Story?
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