"Atropia," directed by Hailey Gates, is a satirical film that explores the absurdity of military training in simulated environments. It follows Alia Shawkat's character, Fayruz, an Iraqi American actress working at a military site mimicking an Iraqi city. While the soldiers treat the training as a game, Fayruz strives for authenticity, aiming to impress a visiting Hollywood actor. The film juxtaposes the serious nature of military preparation with the frivolity of a theme park atmosphere, highlighting the surreal experience of preparing for war while encompassing themes of aspiration and identity.
Fayruz treats her job with the utmost seriousness, taking great pains to bring a sense of realism to her performance as a civilian and sometimes as a chemical weapons scientist.
The troops run simulations, facing off against ambushes and challenges in what is essentially a military-grade game of laser tag.
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