Shako Mako (2019)
“Farah,” a bread seller, walks the streets of a Middle Eastern town, while an American military vehicle, surrounded by soldiers, slowly passes by. A moment’s silence. Then, a devastating explosion. Civilians are bloodied, wounded. The horrors of war. “Farah” looks around aghast and wailing. But nothing here is quite what it seems. In fact, “Farah” is a character played by an aspiring actress called Laila. And this isn’t Iraq, but a replica village erected on the Fort Irwin army base in California, used to train American troops before being sent abroad. Laila believes her acting talents are being wasted away in this arid simulation, where female role-players are limited to mute, background roles. She takes things much more seriously. Laila plots her way out.
Cast
- Alia Shawkat - Laila
- Cristian Valle - Rafa
- Sara Boutine - Noor
- Bruno Amato - Sergeant
- Antonio Badrani - Butcher
- Diana Valencia
- Anissa Borrego
- Sandra Santiago
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shako Mako about?
- “Farah,” a bread seller, walks the streets of a Middle Eastern town, while an American military vehicle, surrounded by soldiers, slowly passes by. A moment’s silence. Then, a devastating explosion. Civilians are bloodied, wounded. The horrors of war. “Farah” looks around aghast and wailing. But nothing here is quite what it seems. In fact, “Farah” is a character played by an aspiring actress called Laila. And this isn’t Iraq, but a replica village erected on the Fort Irwin army base in California, used to train American troops before being sent abroad. Laila believes her acting talents are being wasted away in this arid simulation, where female role-players are limited to mute, background roles. She takes things much more seriously. Laila plots her way out.
- Who directed Shako Mako?
- Shako Mako was directed by Hailey Gates.
- Who stars in Shako Mako?
- Shako Mako stars Alia Shawkat, Cristian Valle, Sara Boutine, Bruno Amato, Antonio Badrani, Diana Valencia.
- How long is Shako Mako?
- Shako Mako has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Shako Mako?
- Shako Mako is a Drama film.
- Where was Shako Mako produced?
- Shako Mako was produced in Italy, United States of America.