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.

FILM DETAILS & FESTIVAL SELECTIONS

Original title: L’AUBE DU MONDE

2008 – 1h37 – Drama – France
With: Karim Saleh, Hafsia Herzi, Hiam Abbas

Busan

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