The River
Al Naher
Synopsis
It's autumn. A man and a woman are about to leave a restaurant situated in the heart of the Lebanese mountains. They are suprised by fighter planes screaming past at low altitude. In the distance, war seems to be breaking out once more. Losing sight of the woman, the man starts looking for her. He finds her on the other side of the mountain. Together they sink deeper into nature, which becomes increasingly spectral, just like the slender thread that ties them to each other.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ghassan Salhab
- Screenplay & Story
- Ghassan Salhab
- Original Score
- Sharif Sehnaoui
- Original Title
- Al Naher
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Lebanon, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Khamsin Films, Survivance, Les films de l'Altaï, unafilm, the postoffice
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ghassan Salhab
Ghassan Salhab
Sharif Sehnaoui
Bassem Fayad
Michèle Tyan
Tania El Khoury
Department Leadership Roster
Bassem Fayad
Director of Photography
Ghassan Salhab
Screenplay
Ghassan Salhab
Director
Hussein Baydoun
Production Design
Michèle Tyan
Editor
Tania El Khoury
Producer
Sharif Sehnaoui
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The River about?
It's autumn. A man and a woman are about to leave a restaurant situated in the heart of the Lebanese mountains. They are suprised by fighter planes screaming past at low altitude. In the distance, war seems to be breaking out once more. Losing sight of the woman, the man starts looking for her. He finds her on the other side of the mountain. Together they sink deeper into nature, which becomes increasingly spectral, just like the slender thread that ties them to each other.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Ghassan Salhab.
Who stars in The River?
The principal cast of The River includes Ali Suliman, Yumna Marwan.
When was The River released and how long is it?
The River was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River was composed by Sharif Sehnaoui.