The River
النهر
Synopsis
The film narrates the world of fishermen, where they face greed and exploitation by a figure called "Sabti," who exploits the fishermen and takes everything from them, reaping the profits while they receive nothing. Mahmoud (the leader of the Nu'mani tribe) confronts him, refusing to be exploited, but he soon disappears under mysterious circumstances, leading to the cessation of the struggle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Faisal Al-Yasiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Zuhair Al Dujaili, Faisal Al-Yasiri
- Original Title
- النهر
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- دائرة السينما والمسرح
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Faisal Al-Yasiri
Zuhair Al Dujaili, Faisal Al-Yasiri
Sahib Haddad
Department Leadership Roster
Zuhair Al Dujaili
Writer
Faisal Al-Yasiri
Writer
Faisal Al-Yasiri
Director
Sahib Haddad
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River
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What is The River about?
The film narrates the world of fishermen, where they face greed and exploitation by a figure called "Sabti," who exploits the fishermen and takes everything from them, reaping the profits while they receive nothing. Mahmoud (the leader of the Nu'mani tribe) confronts him, refusing to be exploited, but he soon disappears under mysterious circumstances, leading to the cessation of the struggle.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Faisal Al-Yasiri.
Who stars in The River?
The principal cast of The River includes Sami Kaftan, Haqqi Al Chibli, Hatem Salman, Hanna Mohammed, Karim Awad.
When was The River released and how long is it?
The River was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.