# The Lions by the River Tigris (2026)

> Three men confront the ruins of Mosul by fighting to restore the city's cultural memory, artistic life, and sense of identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7387640

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Zaradasht Ahmed
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35939448/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, serious, intimate, reflective evening, documentary night

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