Borders (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1999, Borders is a documentary film directed by Nurit Kedar, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. A riveting documentary that puts a human face on the neighbors who live alongside Israel’s 1,171 kilometers of borders. The film deftly explores the political, cultural and geographical divisions that separate Israelis, Lebanese, Jordanians, Syrians, Egyptians and Palestinians from one another. Some of these borders are peaceful and quiet; others are fraught with fear. But the people who live and work near the borders—an Israeli soldier who “adopts” an Arab family, a Druze bride who leaves her family in the Golan to marry in Lebanon (the real-life story behind Riklis’s Syrian Bride), or the Lebanese merchant importing luxury goods from Israel into Southern Lebanon we will meet again in Lebanon Dream—navigate these artificial boundaries with a combination of emotional and physical effort.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Borders sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borders page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borders (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Borders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Borders worth watching?
- Borders holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Borders released?
- Borders was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.