The Countdown (2000)

The Countdown (2000) poster

The film was not permitted to be screened, similar to another Iraqi film, Hafr al-Batin. Some said the ban was because the film did not appeal to President Saddam Hussein, while others argued it was due to the film’s criticism of the dictatorial regime. The former explanation is considered more likely.

Director: Mohamed Shukri Jameel
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: دائرة السينما والمسرح
Country: Iraq
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Mohamed Shukri Jameel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Countdown about?
The film was not permitted to be screened, similar to another Iraqi film, Hafr al-Batin. Some said the ban was because the film did not appeal to President Saddam Hussein, while others argued it was due to the film’s criticism of the dictatorial regime. The former explanation is considered more likely.
Who directed The Countdown?
The Countdown was directed by Mohamed Shukri Jameel.
Who stars in The Countdown?
The Countdown stars Abdul Jabbar Al-Sharqawi, Riad Shahid, Falah Ibrahim.
How long is The Countdown?
The Countdown has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
Where was The Countdown produced?
The Countdown was produced in Iraq.