From the important and under recognized film Ishtar, directed by Elaine May. The local CIA station chief has a brief meeting with the Emir of Ishtar. Listen carefully for the sound of the firing squad in the background and, at one point, someone trying to escape.
Notice the following: (a) the room is really amazing, (b) the servants walk backwards to avoid turning their back on the Emir, (c) the protocol of when Charles Grodin stands and when he sits, (d) the fact that the two obviously like each other and take pleasure in each others company.
I do not own the copyright and this footage is for analysis and film criticism purposes only.
