Synopsis
The Mesopotamian Marshes, at the delta of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, in the south of Iraq. This is where Mastour and Zahra grow up. Shortly after their marriage, Mastour and Zahra are forced to separate when the Gulf War breaks out. On the battlefield, Mastour befriends Riad, a young soldier from Baghdad. Mortally wounded, Mastour makes Riad promise to protect Zahra when the war is over. When Riad arrives in the village, he falls deeply in love with Zahra. But unable to bear the loss of her husband, Zahra shuts herself off. In this completely foreign environment that is hostile to this newcomer, and as a new conflict is on the verge of inflaming the whole area, Riad will do the impossible to find his place.
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Festival History
- Cairo International Film Festival 2009 generic
- Busan International Film Festival 2008 generic
- Dubai International Film Festival 2008 generic
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| Original version (Arabic) |
Full credits
| Director | Abbas Fahdel |
| Screenplay | Abbas Fahdel |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
