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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War
Votes1
DirectorSahib Haddad
WritersQāsim Muḥammad
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsFlaming Borders
About Flaming Borders
The film portrays the Iraqi army's role in confronting Iranian aggression during the war between Iraq and Iran from 1980 to 1988. The film highlights numerous heroic acts of Iraqi army personnel during this conflict.
Directed by Sahib Haddad, Flaming Borders leans on a strong ensemble — Tou'ma Al-Tamimy, Qasim Al-Malakh, Hind Kamil — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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