The Mauritanian Budget
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Synopsis
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
What is known about the production of The Mauritanian?
"The Mauritanian," a drama released in 2021, was directed by Kevin Macdonald and stars Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though 30WEST, Topic Studios, STXfilms produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: The film was announced in November 2019.
What were the major cost factors in The Mauritanian?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Mauritanian."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
The Mauritanian Box Office Performance
"The Mauritanian" earned $836,536 domestically and $7,527,030 worldwide at the box office.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 5 BAFTA 6 wins & 19 nominations total
Critical Reception
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 75% of 217 critic reviews were positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "The Mauritanian takes a frustratingly generic approach to a real-life story that might have been inspirational in other hands, but Tahar Rahim's performance elevates the uneven material." According to Metacritic, which sampled 35 critics and calculated a weighted average score of 53 out of 100, the film received "mixed or average reviews".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The Mauritanian (2021)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did The Mauritanian (2021) earn at the box office?
The Mauritanian grossed $836,536 domestic, $6,690,494 international, totaling $7,527,030 worldwide.
Was The Mauritanian (2021) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Mauritanian?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does The Mauritanian's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did The Mauritanian (2021) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did The Mauritanian (2021) win?
Nominated for 5 BAFTA 6 wins & 19 nominations total.
Who directed The Mauritanian and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Kevin Macdonald, written by Sohrab Noshirvani, Rory Haines, Michael Bronner, shot by Alwin H. Küchler, with music by Tom Hodge, edited by Justine Wright.
Where was The Mauritanian filmed?
The Mauritanian was filmed in United States of America, United Kingdom.
Filmmakers
The Mauritanian
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