The Horseman and the Mountain (1987)
Overview
A border village during the Iran-Iraq war experiences the evils of war from the viewpoint of a young man who reflects on the fate that befell his village in this grinding war. The reality of war is reflected by the villagers who try to lead a normal life despite all the hardships they are facing.
Cast
Fadil Khalel
Sami Abdul Hameed
Youssef El Ani
Khalil Shawki
Miqdad Abdulreda
Fatima Al-Rubai'y
Ghazi Al-Takritee
Ricardos Yousef
Riad Shahid
Aziz Khayoun
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