Out of Iraq: A Love Story (2016)
War tore them apart. Can love reunite them?
How far would you go to be with the love of your life? In 2003, in the midst of war, in a country where homosexuality is banned, two Iraqi men meet by chance and fall in love. Nayyef, a translator for the U.S. military, and Btoo, a soldier in the Iraqi army, face persecution, and possibly death, if they stay in their homeland. After obtaining a visa, Nayyef leaves his love behind, settling in Seattle with a determination to one day reunite with Btoo in a place where they can express their love freely and without fear.
Director: Chris McKim, Eva Orner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: June 2, 2016
Country: United States of America
Language: English, العربية
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Out of Iraq: A Love Story about?
- How far would you go to be with the love of your life? In 2003, in the midst of war, in a country where homosexuality is banned, two Iraqi men meet by chance and fall in love. Nayyef, a translator for the U.S. military, and Btoo, a soldier in the Iraqi army, face persecution, and possibly death, if they stay in their homeland. After obtaining a visa, Nayyef leaves his love behind, settling in Seattle with a determination to one day reunite with Btoo in a place where they can express their love freely and without fear.
- Who directed Out of Iraq: A Love Story?
- Out of Iraq: A Love Story was directed by Chris McKim, Eva Orner.
- How long is Out of Iraq: A Love Story?
- Out of Iraq: A Love Story has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Out of Iraq: A Love Story?
- Out of Iraq: A Love Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was Out of Iraq: A Love Story produced?
- Out of Iraq: A Love Story was produced in United States of America.