Dawn of the World
L'aube du monde
Synopsis
The Mesopotamian Marshes, at the delta of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, in the south of Iraq. This is where Mastour and Zahra grow up. Shortly after their marriage, Mastour and Zahra are forced to separate when the Gulf War breaks out. On the battlefield, Mastour befriends Riad, a young soldier from Baghdad. Mortally wounded, Mastour makes Riad promise to protect Zahra when the war is over. When Riad arrives in the village, he falls deeply in love with Zahra. But unable to bear the loss of her husband, Zahra shuts herself off. In this completely foreign environment that is hostile to this newcomer, and as a new conflict is on the verge of inflaming the whole area, Riad will do the impossible to find his place.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abbas Fahdel
- Screenplay & Story
- Abbas Fahdel
- Original Score
- Jürgen Knieper
- Original Title
- L'aube du monde
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- ADR Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abbas Fahdel
Abbas Fahdel
Jürgen Knieper
Gilles Porte
Department Leadership Roster
Abbas Fahdel
Director
Abbas Fahdel
Writer
Jürgen Knieper
Original Music Composer
Gilles Porte
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawn of the World
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What is Dawn of the World about?
The Mesopotamian Marshes, at the delta of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, in the south of Iraq. This is where Mastour and Zahra grow up. Shortly after their marriage, Mastour and Zahra are forced to separate when the Gulf War breaks out. On the battlefield, Mastour befriends Riad, a young soldier from Baghdad. Mortally wounded, Mastour makes Riad promise to protect Zahra when the war is over. When Riad arrives in the village, he falls deeply in love with Zahra. But unable to bear the loss of her husband, Zahra shuts herself off. In this completely foreign environment that is hostile to this newcomer, and as a new conflict is on the verge of inflaming the whole area, Riad will do the impossible to find his place.
Who directed Dawn of the World?
Dawn of the World was directed by Abbas Fahdel.
Who stars in Dawn of the World?
The principal cast of Dawn of the World includes Karim Saleh, Hafsia Herzi, Hiam Abbass, Waleed Abou El Magd, Sayed Ragab.
When was Dawn of the World released and how long is it?
Dawn of the World was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dawn of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dawn of the World was composed by Jürgen Knieper.