The Fifth War (1980)

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A war documentary that stands as an example of both the possibilities of international solidarity and also its dangers. Co-directed by an Iraqi and German filmmaker and starring a British actress, its proximity to the violence of the Litani Operation resulted in the loss of two of its members during filming.

Director: Monica Maurer, Samir Nimr
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
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Country: East Germany, Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fifth War about?
A war documentary that stands as an example of both the possibilities of international solidarity and also its dangers. Co-directed by an Iraqi and German filmmaker and starring a British actress, its proximity to the violence of the Litani Operation resulted in the loss of two of its members during filming.
Who directed The Fifth War?
The Fifth War was directed by Monica Maurer, Samir Nimr.
Who stars in The Fifth War?
The Fifth War stars Vanessa Redgrave.
How long is The Fifth War?
The Fifth War has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is The Fifth War?
The Fifth War is a Documentary film.
Where was The Fifth War produced?
The Fifth War was produced in East Germany, Palestinian Territory.