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The Thirsties (1971)

Original title: Al-zamioun

1971-01-02 · EN
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In a drought-stricken Iraqi village, residents struggle with dried wells and springs, considering migration. Led by Sheikh Zayed Al-Radi, they unite to find water and persevere through scarcity.

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Mohamed Shukri JameelDirectorKhalil ShawkiWriterTamer MahdyWriterabdulrazaq Al MatlabyWriter

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Khalil ShawkiKhalil ShawkiMay ShawkiMay ShawkiSami KaftanSami KaftanGhazi Al-TakriteeGhazi Al-TakriteeGhazi AlkinaniGhazi AlkinaniSaadi YounisSaadi YounisZaher Al FahedZaher Al FahedSuhad AminSuhad AminTalib Al-FuratiTalib Al-FuratiSalman Al JawharSalman Al JawharFawzia ArefFawzia ArefNahida AlramaahNahida Alramaah

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In a drought-stricken Iraqi village, residents struggle with dried wells and springs, considering migration. Led by Sheikh Zayed Al-Radi, they unite to find water and persevere through scarcity.