The movie is based on the real-life events of Latif Yahia, a Palestinian man who was forced to impersonate Uday Hussein, the eldest son of Saddam Hussein, in the 1990s. Uday was known for his brutal and decadent lifestyle, and his father, Saddam, wanted to create a decoy to protect his son from assassination attempts. Latif was kidnapped and underwent plastic surgery to resemble Uday, and he was subsequently forced to live as Uday's double.
The dual audio feature, which allows viewers to switch between English and Arabic language tracks, adds an extra layer of authenticity to the film. The UPD (Universal Patch Descriptor) feature, which provides a patch for updating the Blu-ray firmware, ensures that the disc is compatible with a wide range of players.
From a technical standpoint, "The Devil's Double" is a stunning film. The cinematography is crisp and vivid, capturing the opulent lifestyle of Uday Hussein and the harsh realities of life in Iraq under Saddam's regime. The film's score, composed by Alex Heffes, perfectly complements the on-screen action, adding to the overall tension and unease.