The Barrier
الحاجز
Synopsis
Al-Hajiz (The Barrier), the movie deals with social and emotional barriers imposed upon individuals by society and also with those that the individual imposes upon himself. The characters in the movie lack the ability to communicate with each other and therefore, fail to understand their own emotions. Hence, they fail to maintain healthy relationships with each other because of the lack of love amongst them. This failure is attributed to the surrounding environment that dose not allow for healthy relationships to grow and prosper.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bassam Al-Thawadi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ameen Salih
- Original Title
- الحاجز
- Country of Origin
- Bahrain
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Bassam Al-Thawadi Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bassam Al-Thawadi
Ameen Salih, Ali Al Sharqawi
Department Leadership Roster
Ameen Salih
Screenplay
Bassam Al-Thawadi
Director
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What is The Barrier about?
Al-Hajiz (The Barrier), the movie deals with social and emotional barriers imposed upon individuals by society and also with those that the individual imposes upon himself. The characters in the movie lack the ability to communicate with each other and therefore, fail to understand their own emotions. Hence, they fail to maintain healthy relationships with each other because of the lack of love amongst them. This failure is attributed to the surrounding environment that dose not allow for healthy relationships to grow and prosper.
Who directed The Barrier?
The Barrier was directed by Bassam Al-Thawadi.
Who stars in The Barrier?
The principal cast of The Barrier includes Ebrahim Bahar, Rashed Al-Hassan, Mariam Ziman, Gahtan Al-Gahtani, Abdulrahman Barakat.
When was The Barrier released and how long is it?
The Barrier was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.