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The Borders (1984)

Movie ★ 6.8 98 min

Comedy

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.

Muhammad Al-Maghut Writer Duraid Lahham Writer Duraid Lahham Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 2, 1984
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt3831356
Country
Syrian Arab Republic
Language

Themes

Cast

Duraid Lahham Duraid Lahham Abdul Wadood Raghda Raghda Sodfa Sabah ElSalem Abeer Rashid Assaf Rashid Assaf Abu Shehab Mohamed El Akkad Mohamed El Akkad Abu-Ahmed Mohammad Sheikh Najib Ahmad Milly Mahmoud Ahmad Osman Ahmed Rafea Hani Al Romani Hani Al Romani Abu Mazhar Omar Haggo Omar Haggo Fares Ahmed Haddad Hawash Hassan Dakkak Hassan Dakkak

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Frequently asked questions

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 Borders stars Duraid Lahham, Raghda, Sabah ElSalem, Rashid Assaf.
When was The Borders released?
The Borders is a 1984 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Borders?
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