A Mighty Heart
(2007) " It was an event that shocked the world. This is the story you haven’t heard."
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, italian, french, urdu, arabic, lithuanian |
| Runtime | 1 hr 48 min |
| Budget | $16 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $19 008 745 September 13, 2007 |
| USA | $9 176 787 |
| Other countries | $9 831 958 |
| Box Office – Budget | $3 008 745 |
| Premiere: USA | $9 176 787 June 22, 2007 |
| first day | $1 207 775 |
| theaters | 1355 |
| rollout | 193 days |
| Digital: World | May 1, 2012 |
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Description
Mariane Pearl embarks on a frantic search to locate her journalist husband Daniel when he goes missing in Pakistan.
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Background
The film "A Mighty Heart" is based on the real-life story of Mariane Pearl and the tragic events surrounding the kidnapping and murder of her husband, Daniel Pearl, in 2002. Daniel was a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, and he was abducted in Karachi, Pakistan, while researching a story on terrorism.The Kidnapping
Daniel Pearl was investigating links between the "shoe bomber" Richard Reid and Al-Qaeda. On January 23, 2002, he was kidnapped by a militant group calling themselves The National Movement for the Restoration of Pakistani Sovereignty. The group demanded the release of Pakistani prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Daniel's freedom.The Investigation
The investigation into Daniel's disappearance was a complex and international effort. Mohammed Afzal, a key figure in the investigation, worked alongside Pakistani and American authorities to track down the kidnappers. Despite their efforts, Daniel was murdered by his captors, and a video of his execution was released on February 21, 2002.Mariane Pearl's Role
Mariane Pearl, who was pregnant at the time, played a crucial role in the search for her husband. Her memoir, "A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life and Death of My Husband Danny Pearl," details her experiences during this harrowing time and serves as the basis for the film.Film Accuracy
The film adaptation stays largely true to the real events as described in Mariane's memoir. It captures the emotional and psychological turmoil faced by Mariane and the international community's efforts to rescue Daniel. The film also highlights the cultural and political complexities of the region during that period.Key Figures in the Film
- Angelina Jolie portrays Mariane Pearl.
- Dan Futterman plays the role of Daniel Pearl.
- Archie Panjabi is featured as a close friend and colleague.
- Michael Winterbottom directed the film.
- John Orloff wrote the screenplay.
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