Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

2006 1h 38m EN

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★5.0TMDB · 39

Comedy

Synopsis

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To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks
Amy Ryan
Emily Brooks
Sheetal Sheth
Maya
Fred Thompson
Sen. Fred Dalton Thompson
Penny Marshall
Penny Marshall
Victoria Burrows
Casting Director
John Carroll Lynch
Stewart
Jon Tenney
Mark

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Albert Brooks
Writers: Albert Brooks
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Albert Brooks, shot by Thomas E. Ackerman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anita Brandt-Burgoyne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Albert Brooks and Amy Ryan and Sheetal Sheth carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0433116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 39 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Albert Brooks directs. Thomas E. Ackerman behind the camera. Michael Giacchino scores. Anita Brandt-Burgoyne cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 20 years ago.
2Directed by Albert Brooks, shot by Thomas E. Ackerman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Anita Brandt-Burgoyne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Albert Brooks and Amy Ryan and Sheetal Sheth carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0433116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 39 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.