1988
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“They tried to suffocate a city with all its stories”
Synopsis
In the winter of 1988, in the depths of the Iraq/Iran war, the border town of Halabja was attacked by chemical weapons with all its people and their different stories.
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1988 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hezhwan Zendi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hezhwan Zendi
- Original Score
- Nawroz Tanya
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Kurdish, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Nalia Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hezhwan Zendi
Hezhwan Zendi
Nawroz Tanya
Hooman Behmanesh
Amir Gholami
Reman Shawkat
Department Leadership Roster
Hezhwan Zendi
Writer
Hezhwan Zendi
Director
Reman Shawkat
Producer
Hooman Behmanesh
Director of Photography
Amir Gholami
Editor
Mustafa Habibi
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1988
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What is 1988 about?
In the winter of 1988, in the depths of the Iraq/Iran war, the border town of Halabja was attacked by chemical weapons with all its people and their different stories.
Who directed 1988?
1988 was directed by Hezhwan Zendi.
Who stars in 1988?
The principal cast of 1988 includes Hamid Mirhaj Yosef, Delnya Mohammadi, Qadir Jalal, Shamal Abarash, Ayam Akram.
When was 1988 released and how long is it?
1988 was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for 1988?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1988 was composed by Nawroz Tanya.