Atropia: An absurdist love story set in a mock Iraqi military village
Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. There’s a scene in Hailey Gates’ feature directorial debut, Atropia, where Fayruz (Alia Shawkat), an actress working in a mock military village, admits she’s jealous of the dishes she washes. It’s a moment that neatly sets…
