This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth(2019)
This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth Synopsis
For more than forty years, British journalist Robert Fisk has reported on some of the most violent conflicts in the world, from Northern Ireland to the Middle East, always with his feet on the ground and a notebook in hand, travelling into landscapes devastated by war, ferreting out the facts and sending reports to the media he works for with the ambition of catching the interest of an audience of millions.
This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth (2019) is a documentary and history film directed by Yung Chang, released on September 6, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Robert Fisk, Jihad Sultan, Tim Eddy and Antranik Helvadjian. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Yung Chang
- Writers:
- Yung Chang, Nelofer Pazira
- Producers:
- Ingmar Trost, Allyson Luchak, Nelofer Pazira
- Cinematographer:
- Duraid Munajim
- Composer:
- Justin Small
- Production:
- Sutor Kolonko, Tinam, ONF | NFB, ZDF/Arte, VPRO
- Status:
- Released
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Official Canadian Trailer
Trailer
Robert Fisk & Yung Chang
Featurette
This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Fisk
as Self - Narrator / Journalist
- Jihad Sultan
Jihad Sultan
as Self - Military General
- Tim Eddy
Tim Eddy
as Self - History Professor
- Antranik Helvadjian
Antranik Helvadjian
as Self - Bookstore Owner
- Suheil Natour
Suheil Natour
as Self - Palestinian Official
- Nirmeen Hazineh
Nirmeen Hazineh
as Self - Palestinian Woman
- Tsoleen Sarian
Tsoleen Sarian
as Self - Archivist
- Finian Everard
Finian Everard
as Self - Military Lieutenant
- Vesna Almo
Vesna Almo
as Self - Serbian Fixer
- Ifet Krnjić
Ifet Krnjić
as Self - Retired Weapons Seller
- Adis Ikanović
Adis Ikanović
as Self - Factory Managing Director
- Amira Solh
Amira Solh
as Self - Urban Planner
Key crew
Directed by Yung Chang, written by Yung Chang and Nelofer Pazira, produced by Ingmar Trost, Allyson Luchak and Nelofer Pazira.
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This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth?
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The main cast of This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth (2019) includes Robert Fisk, Jihad Sultan, Tim Eddy, Antranik Helvadjian and Suheil Natour. The film was directed by Yung Chang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth released?
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This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth was released on September 6, 2019 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth worth watching?
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This Is Not a Movie: Robert Fisk and the Politics of Truth (2019) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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