Sunbird
طائر الشمس
Synopsis
Based on real events, the film tells the story of an Iraqi pilot who was shot down in Iran during the Iran-Iraq War. As he tries to find his way back, the injured pilot transverses the hostile and dangerous terrain using the stars and the flight of birds to guide him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sahib Haddad
- Screenplay & Story
- Jafar Ali
- Original Score
- Solhy Al-Wadi
- Original Title
- طائر الشمس
- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- دائرة السينما والمسرح
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sahib Haddad
Jafar Ali
Solhy Al-Wadi
Hatem Hussein
Sahib Haddad
Department Leadership Roster
Hatem Hussein
Director of Photography
Jafar Ali
Writer
Sahib Haddad
Director
Sahib Haddad
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunbird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunbird about?
Based on real events, the film tells the story of an Iraqi pilot who was shot down in Iran during the Iran-Iraq War. As he tries to find his way back, the injured pilot transverses the hostile and dangerous terrain using the stars and the flight of birds to guide him.
Who directed Sunbird?
Sunbird was directed by Sahib Haddad.
Who stars in Sunbird?
The principal cast of Sunbird includes Kana'an Ali, Sa'dia Al-Zeidi, Tou'ma Al-Tamimy, Sawsan Shokry, Faisal Hamid.
When was Sunbird released and how long is it?
Sunbird was released in 1991 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Sunbird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunbird was composed by Solhy Al-Wadi.