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Land of Roses - How Did It Come About?

Land of Roses is the first film by Iraqi-born Canadian director Tarek Ayoob. It was shot in Gudistan, a mountainous region on the border with Iran and Syria. The filmmaker says he borrowed $11,000 from friends to make the film. "I never been an Iraq citizen in my life," said Ayoob about his experiences there.

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