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Atropia

2025 1 h 44 min Drama · Comedy

A satire set in a simulated Iraqi village where an actress falls for a soldier playing an insurgent, threatening the military exercise.

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About the film

The story of a real fake place.

What it’s about

In the 2000s, Fayruz, an American actress of Iraqi descent, works at a military training town in southern California. There, American soldiers prepare for deployment to the Middle East. Fayruz plays various roles, from a local resident to a chemical weapons specialist. When she falls in love with a soldier cast as an insurgent, their real emotions begin to disrupt the simulation.

What hooks you

Hailey Benton Gates directs, with Alia Shawkat as Fayruz and Callum Turner as Abu Dice. The film won the Grand Jury Prize in the dramatic competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. It is a satire that blends drama and comedy, set in a world where performance and reality blur.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy satirical takes on military culture and the blurred lines between performance and reality. Those who appreciate character-driven stories with a mix of comedy and drama will find it engaging.

Technical details
Countries
United States, France, Italy
Year
2025
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Running time
1h 44min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Jan 25, 2025

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 192 votes
6.0 /10
IMDb
5.81,100
Kinopoisk
6.0258
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Creative team

All 9
Director Hailey Benton Gates
Starring
  1. 01 Alia Shawkat Fayruz
  2. 02 Zahra Alzubaidi Noor
  3. 03 Callum Turner Abu Dice
  4. 04 Cristian Valle Ernesto
  5. 05 Toby Nichols Private Pardo
  6. 06 Gil Perez-Abraham Private Wyatt
  7. 07 June Carryl Coco (Aka Conrad)
  8. 08 Shaholly Ayers Maria

Awards and nominations

1 win

All
  1. 1 win Sundance Film Festival 2025
Top wins
  1. Grand Prix - Drama Hailey Benton Gates Sundance Film Festival · 2025

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