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House of Saddam
A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisors.
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Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, Dec 7, 200861 mins
Saddam, frustrated step-son of a sadistic peasant, was the deputy of the Iraqi president, number two in a revolutionary regime that modernized the former British-protected kingdom. When his faction of the ruling Baath Party opposes the president's plan for a union with neighbor Syria, Saddam is able to seize power.
Awards
- 2009 - Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor in a Mini-Series - winner
- 2009 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Serial - nominated
- 2009 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Director Fiction/Entertainment - nominated
- 2009 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Photography & Lighting Fiction/Entertainment - nominated
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