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Exploring Thomas Edward Lawrence from Arab and Western viewpoints, the film shows how the 24‑year‑old British spy became a symbol of Arab independence. In 1916 he united tribal factions and led a revolt against the Ottoman Turks, ending their four‑century rule. His triumphs and missteps planted the seeds of a conflict that haunts the region today.
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