My Enemy, My Brother
Synopsis
The eight-year Iran-Iraq War was one of the most brutal conflicts to devastate the region in the 20th century. Zahed was 13 years old when he enrolled in the Iranian army. Najah was 18 when he was conscripted into the Iraqi army, and he fought against Zahed in the Battle of Khorramshahr. Fast forward 25 years, a chance encounter in Vancouver between these two former enemies turns into a deep and mutually supportive friendship. Expanded from the 2015 short film by the same name.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Shin
- Original Title
- My Enemy, My Brother
- Country of Origin
- Jordan, Canada, Turkey, Iraq
- Release Date
- 29/04/2017
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Persian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Fathom Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Shin
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Shin
Director
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What is My Enemy, My Brother about?
The eight-year Iran-Iraq War was one of the most brutal conflicts to devastate the region in the 20th century. Zahed was 13 years old when he enrolled in the Iranian army. Najah was 18 when he was conscripted into the Iraqi army, and he fought against Zahed in the Battle of Khorramshahr. Fast forward 25 years, a chance encounter in Vancouver between these two former enemies turns into a deep and mutually supportive friendship. Expanded from the 2015 short film by the same name.
Who directed My Enemy, My Brother?
My Enemy, My Brother was directed by Ann Shin.
Who stars in My Enemy, My Brother?
The principal cast of My Enemy, My Brother includes Not specified.
When was My Enemy, My Brother released and how long is it?
My Enemy, My Brother was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Enemy, My Brother?
My Enemy, My Brother holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.