In the Loop

In the Loop is a 2009 British satirical black comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci. It satirises Anglo-American politics in the 21st century and the Invasion of Iraq. The film was nominated for the 2010 Academy Award for Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay). In the film, the UK and the U.S. are both on the verge of possibly launching a war in the Middle East. The plot follows government officials and advisors in their behind-the-scenes efforts e... More

Initial release date:

  • Jan 22, 2009

Directed by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 46 min

Also known as:

  • In the Loop

Film

Directed by

Armando Iannucci

Armando Giovanni Iannucci ( /ɑrˈmændoʊ jəˈnuːtʃi/; born 28 November 1963) is a Scottish comedian, satirist, writer, director, performer and radio producer. Born in Glasgow, he studied at Oxford University and left graduate work on a PhD about John Milton to pursue a career in comedy. Rising quickly...

Tagline:

  • The fate of the world is on the line.
  • Things Are About To Spin Out Of Control

Cinematography:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Jul 24, 2009
  • 2009
  • Jan 12, 2010
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 46 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 612,650

Distributors:

Distributor Year Region Film distribution medium
  • 2009
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Awards

Chlotrudis Award for Best Cast Winners

BAFTA Award for Best British Film Nominees

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Media

Adapted From

The Thick of It

The Thick of It is a British comedy television series that satirises the inner workings of modern British government. It was first broadcast on BBC Four in 2005, and has so far completed fourteen half-hour episodes and two special hour-long episodes to coincide with Christmas and Gordon Brown's...

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