Curveball

The story follows Arndt Wolf, a German bio-weapons expert who has previously searched Iraq for weapons of mass destruction. His obsession with the idea that Saddam Hussein is hiding something resurfaces when an Iraqi asylum seeker, known as "Curveball," claims involvement in the manufacture of chemical weapons. This prompts the German Federal Intelligence Service to investigate the validity of these claims, highlighting the intersection of intelligence, war, and misinformation.

With a runtime of 108 minutes, Curveball delves into themes of deception and the consequences of intelligence failures. It features a notable cast including Sebastian Blomberg, Dar Salim, and Virginia Kull, all contributing to the film’s intricate narrative about the Iraq War and its aftermath. As a DVD release, it offers collectors a chance to own a piece of recent cinematic history that reflects on serious global issues through a dramatic lens.