Reading time: about 4 minutesAs we approach the third week of war with Iran, many of us are probably wondering how we got here. Here are four films offering a wide array of perspectives on the complex history of the Middle East. Lawrence of ArabiaOne cannot discuss the formation of the modern Middle East without acknowledging David Lean’s 1962 epic, Lawrence of Arabia. The film chronicles the life of Thomas Edward Lawrence, an eccentric British officer tasked with monitoring the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire. Luke Dolan Luke Dolan is a member of the Class of 2027 in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

Source: Daily Sun March 18, 2026 17:53 UTC