sented by the war scenario give way for the characters, and audience, to come face-to-face with the brutal nature of Iraq's internal political realities.
             The colorful ethnic music, and horribly outdated artists played in the movie help create comic relief in the scenes. Subsequently, music is used in a "behind the scenes" manner through the actors themselves, of whom a majority are, or were once upon a time, related with the music industry. This use of musical icons helps drawn in the target audience.
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