
The Marshes
The Marshes area is a cultural extension of the Sumerian civilization by more than seven thousand years. It is the largest ecosystem of its kind in the Middle East and West Asia and constitute two-thirds of southern Iraq. In the year 1975, director Kassem Hawal decided to make a film about the Iraqi Marshes. He then wrote the script, shot the film and completed a 45 minutes documentary. But in 1985 the Iraqi regime had begun to dry it, resulting in humanitarian, cultural, environmental and natural disasters in the area with the disappearance of tens of thousands of residents, air, water and soil pollution and the extinction of countless species of birds, plants and animals. The Government have also burned the original film material, luckily, Kassem kept a copy to share it with the world.
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- AR
Where to watch
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Release dates
IraqIQ
- Theatrical1 Jan 1976
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Marshes released?
- The Marshes was released on 1 January 1976.
- Where can I watch The Marshes online?
- The Marshes is available on DocAlliance Films in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Marshes?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Marshes is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
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- Who directed The Marshes?
- The Marshes (1976) was directed by Kassem Hawal.
- How long is The Marshes?
- The Marshes runs for 45m.












