The Men Who Stare At Goats Interviews: Venice Film Festival 2009

The video discusses a story involving elements like Barney the dinosaur and prisoners of war, set against the backdrop of Iraq. It emphasizes that while the film is comedic, it is not a comedy about the Iraq war. Instead, it humorously explores a secret section of the US forces established after the Vietnam war to investigate psychedelic and psychic powers for potential military use. Iraq serves as the film's setting but is not the central theme.

What are the two main elements introduced in the story?

• Barney the dinosaur and a secret mission

• Barney the dinosaur and prisoners of war

• A secret mission and a comedy show

• Prisoners of war and a comedy show

How is the serious topic of prisoners of war presented in the story?

• As a documentary

• As a serious drama

• As a comedy

• As a musical

What question is raised about presenting serious topics in a humorous way?

• Is it more entertaining?

• Is it a better way to present things?

• Is it more educational?

• Is it more profitable?

What is the story actually about, according to the final section?

• A musical about psychic powers

• A comedy about the Iraq war

• An amusing look at a secret section of the US forces

• A documentary on the Vietnam war

What backdrop does the film use for its story?

• Syria

• Vietnam

• Iraq

• Afghanistan