The Borders
الحدود
Synopsis
A traveler between two countries metaphorically named "Easternstan" and "Westernstan" loses his passport and identity papers. Stuck between the two countries he can neither cross the frontiers nor get back to where he came from. He's forced to camp in the neutral area between the two countries, facing a lot of funny situations while there. The movie satirizes the ideology of Arab unity and cooperation at the state level.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duraid Lahham
- Screenplay & Story
- Muhammad Al-Maghut, Duraid Lahham
- Original Title
- الحدود
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duraid Lahham
Muhammad Al-Maghut, Duraid Lahham
Mohammed Al Rawas
Nader Al Atassy, Mohammed Al Rawas
Department Leadership Roster
Nader Al Atassy
Producer
Muhammad Al-Maghut
Writer
Duraid Lahham
Writer
Mohammed Al Rawas
Director of Photography
Duraid Lahham
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Borders
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What is The Borders about?
A traveler between two countries metaphorically named "Easternstan" and "Westernstan" loses his passport and identity papers. Stuck between the two countries he can neither cross the frontiers nor get back to where he came from. He's forced to camp in the neutral area between the two countries, facing a lot of funny situations while there. The movie satirizes the ideology of Arab unity and cooperation at the state level.
Who directed The Borders?
The Borders was directed by Duraid Lahham.
Who stars in The Borders?
The principal cast of The Borders includes Duraid Lahham, Raghda, Sabah ElSalem, Rashid Assaf, Mohamed El Akkad.
When was The Borders released and how long is it?
The Borders was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.