Secrets & Deals
"How Britain Left the Middle East"
Overview
In 1971, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE ceased to be part of Britain’s empire in the Middle East and became fully independent states. BBC News Persia and BBC Arabic collaborate in this gripping film, to uncover the secrets and shady deals that underpinned the decolonization process. From eye-witness accounts of a British-organised coup to Iran being left in control of disputed islands, it's a fascinating insight to a murky history.
About Secrets & Deals (2022)
Released in 2022, Secrets & Deals is a documentary film from BBC Arabic (United Kingdom). It was directed by Paul Mitchell. The cast is led by Nawal Al-Maghafi, Kayvan Husseini, Wafa Alsayed, Andy Secombe and Poppy Allen-Quarmby. With a runtime of 54m, the film is available in full HD.
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