Well, in Islamic Traditions, showing face of Prophet Muhammad (even other Prophets like Jesus, Moses etc) is not allowed, its against their faith. Therefore it is sort of acceptance to make film in point of view style with narrative voice. Also insulting their Religion is unwise!
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.