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Shadow World

Shadow World

Shadow World

Shadow World

Inside the global arms trade

2016•1h 34m•

★7.4(18 ratings)

DocumentaryHistory

Overview

A detailed investigation into the political and economic interests that, since the beginning of the 20th century, have pulled the strings of the arms trade, hidden in the shadows, feeding the shameful corruption of politicians and government officials and promoting a state of permanent war throughout the world, while they cynically asked for a lasting and universal peace.

Director

Johan Grimonprez

Writers

Andrew Feinstein, Johan Grimonprez, Eduardo Galeano

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Main Cast

Andrew Feinstein

Andrew Feinstein

Self - Arms Industry Expert

David Leigh

David Leigh

Self - Journalist

Helen Garlick

Helen Garlick

Self - British Prosecutor

Riccardo Privitera

Riccardo Privitera

Self - Arms Dealer

Pierre Sprey

Pierre Sprey

Self - Former Defense Analyst

Vijay Prashad

Vijay Prashad

Self - Journalist

Jeremy Scahill

Jeremy Scahill

Self - Investigative Journalist

Marta Benavides

Marta Benavides

Self - Peace Activist

Chris Hedges

Chris Hedges

Self - Journalist

James Der Derian

James Der Derian

Self - Political Scientist

Michael Hardt

Michael Hardt

Self - Political Philosopher

Franklin C. Spinney

Franklin C. Spinney

Self - Former Military Analyst

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Johan Grimonprez
Assistant Director: Sarah d'Hanens

Writing

Book: Andrew Feinstein
Writer: Andrew Feinstein
Screenstory: Johan Grimonprez
Screenstory: Andrew Feinstein
Writer: Johan Grimonprez
Writer: Eduardo Galeano

Production

Executive Producer: Danny Glover
Producer: Joslyn Barnes
Executive Producer: Sally Jo Fifer
Co-Executive Producer: David Menschel
Production Manager: Maria Kristensen
Executive Producer: Wilbur Leguebe

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Karsten Fundal
Dialogue Editor: Sylvia Menno
Sound Designer: Bill Chesley
Music Supervisor: Nancie Stern
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Josh Berger
Sound Post Supervisor: Darrell R. Smith

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Nicole Mackinlay Hahn

Editing

Additional Editing: Maarten Janssens
Editor: Pedro Collantes
Editor: Dieter Diependaele
Editor: Per K. Kirkegaard
Archival Footage Coordinator: Mridu Chandra
Archival Footage Coordinator: Judy Aley

Art Direction

Graphic Designer: Harold Moss

Keywords

saudi arabiapalestinian-israeli conflictbritish politicspolitical corruptionusa politicsarms industryglobal politicsstate crimesbritish governmentarms trade

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Inside the global arms trade"

#2

The runtime is 94 minutes (1h 34m).

#3

The film features dialogue in 3 languages: Arabic, English, Spanish.

#4

It was a co-production between: Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

#5

The film was directed by Johan Grimonprez.

#6

The screenplay was written by Andrew Feinstein and Johan Grimonprez.

#7

The score was composed by Karsten Fundal.

#8

Cinematography was handled by Nicole Mackinlay Hahn.

#9

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 62 credited actors.

#10

This title is listed on IMDb as tt2626338.

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Rating

7.4/10

Good

18 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Shadow World

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

15

Language:

العربية, English, Español

Country of Origin:

Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies:

Dillywood

Dillywood

Louverture Films

Louverture Films

Onomatopee Films

Final Cut for Real

Final Cut for Real

Bertha Foundation

Fork Films

Fork Films

ITVS

ITVS

RTBF

RTBF

Britdoc Foundation

Britdoc Foundation

Zap-O-Matik

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