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The Barrier
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The Barrier

1990-06-06 · 97 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Al-Hajiz (The Barrier), the movie deals with social and emotional barriers imposed upon individuals by society and also with those that the individual imposes upon himself. The characters in the movie lack the ability to communicate with each other and therefore, fail to understand their own emotions. Hence, they fail to maintain healthy relationships with each other because of the lack of love amongst them. This failure is attributed to the surrounding environment that dose not allow for healthy relationships to grow and prosper.

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Production details

Directors
Bassam Al-Thawadi
Production companies
Bassam Al-Thawadi Films
Countries
Bahrain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ebrahim BaharMustafa
Rashed Al-HassanHassan
Mariam ZimanMariam ZimanFatima
Gahtan Al-GahtaniMohammed
Abdulrahman BarakatThe Father
Toffol Gassim Hadad
Soad AliHuda
Farah Ali
Anwar AhmedGang man
Norah YousifThe neighbor
Latifa Al-MejrenLatifa Al-Mejren

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