The Gulf War... What Next?

The Gulf War... What Next?

The Gulf War... What Next?

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The Gulf War... What Next?

1993

1h 49m

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Drama

Documentary

Overview

The second Gulf War from 1990 to 1991 represents in the collective Arab memory a turning point in regards to the Arab nationalism’s self-perception as well as a moment of deep historical and existential insecurity. Five Arab directors discuss the events from their personal perspective.

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Social & External

Production Companies

Cinétéléfilms

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Raouf Ben Amor

(segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")

Raouf Ben Amor

Acting

Abdelaziz Meherzi

(segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")

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Acting

Wafaa Salem

(segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")

Wafaa Salem

Writing

Ghalya Lacroix

Sherherazade (segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")

Ghalya Lacroix

Acting

Jamal Sati

(segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")

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Acting

Tijani Shammam

(segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")

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Acting

Najate Atabou

Unknown Role

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Acting

Touria Hadraoui

Unknown Role

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Directing

Elia Suleiman

Unknown Role

Elia Suleiman

Acting

Mohammed Kalash

(segment: "Black Night Eclipse")

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Writing

Mohamed Raja Farhat

(segment: "Black Night Eclipse")

No Image

Acting

Hassan Al-Zabib

(segment: "Black Night Eclipse")

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Acting

Mona Andour

(segment: "Black Night Eclipse")

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