State of Myths

State of Myths

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Actors drag the body of a man along the ground as they perform during the filming of a satirical television show in Iraq.

Called “Dawlat al-Khurafa,” (State of Myths), the title plays on the words Kalifa (Caliphate) and Kurafa (myths or superstitions) and uses humour as a weapon in the propaganda fight against extremist militants.

. BAGHDAD, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Director Ali al-Qassim (left) reads during the filming of "State of Myths,” which launched at the start of October.

Islamic State fighters have seized control of large swathes of Iraq, and according to Minority Rights Group International, more than 12,000 civilians have been killed so far this year.

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A crew members helps an actor on the set of the television series.
. BAGHDAD, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

A crew members helps an actor on the set of the television series.

Actors laugh during the filming of "State of Myths.”
. BAGHDAD, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Actors laugh during the filming of "State of Myths.”

A cameraman films actors.
. BAGHDAD, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

A cameraman films actors.

Performers chat during filming.
. BAGHDAD, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Performers chat during filming.

An actor gestures during filming.
. BAGHDAD, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

An actor gestures during filming.

Cameramen film during production.
. BAGHDAD, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Cameramen film during production.