Sami Abdul Hameed
Biography: Born in 1928 in Samawa, Iraq, this esteemed artist served as a seasoned professor in theatrical sciences at the College of Fine Arts, University of Baghdad. Holding a law degree, he earned a diploma from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and a master's degree in theatrical sciences from the University of Oregon in the United States.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 01, 1928
Deathday: September 29, 2019
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Al-Asuar
1979-01-02
Al-Asuar
Overview: A simple family lives in Baghdad, led by a hardworking man named Sheikh Ali. He has a son named Abbas and a daughter named Najia. As Abbas matures, he falls in love with Majida. Yasin, Abbas's mother, seeks to arrange his marriage to Majida. This leads to a conflict between Yasin and Abbas, sparking the flames of revenge and a struggle for control over the family's commercial business.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 1979-01-02
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Who's Responsible?
1957-09-01
Who's Responsible?
Overview: The first Iraqi film influenced by the Italian neorealism film movement, characterized by stories set amongst the poor and the working class. The plot revolves around a devoted husband deeply in love with his ailing wife, rushing her to the hospital in the late hours of the night. Seeking urgent medical attention, he pleads with the on-call doctor to treat her. However, faced with a negative response from the doctor, the husband, overcome with anger and desperation, unleashes a furious attack, tragically leading to the doctor's demise.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 1957-09-01
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Bagdad My Rosy Dream
2013-07-06
Bagdad My Rosy Dream
Overview: The events of the film take place in the year 2008, during a period of security instability that gradually tends towards relative stability. The story highlights the struggle of Iraqi women and their determination to organize their family lives amid exceptional circumstances that placed all Iraqis under threat.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 2013-07-06
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Nebuchadnezzar
1962-12-03
Nebuchadnezzar
Overview: The first Iraqi film in Technicolor narrates the biography of the renowned Assyrian king Nebuchadnezzar II, the builder of the Hanging Gardens. It depicts his experiences, bravery, and confrontations with surrounding enemies, highlighting the challenges he faced during his reign.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 1962-12-03
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Wish You The Best
1969-01-20
Wish You The Best
Overview: Abu Sami and his son represent two completely different mindsets. The father clings to everything old-fashioned, while the young man tries to live his life and open up, but he faces his father's rejection of all that. What will he do?
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 1969-01-20
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The Sad Dawn
1991-05-11
The Sad Dawn
Overview: Amidst the turmoil of the 1991 war, parents faced a harrowing choice: to protect their loved ones from bombs and missiles, they sought refuge in shelters. In Baghdad's Amiriyah shelter, 450 souls found solace, but tragedy struck at dawn when two US missiles, guided by precision, ravaged the sanctuary, leaving devastation in their wake. Desperate families waited outside, their hopes dashed as the reality of war's cruelty unfolded, leaving behind a dawn tainted with sorrow.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-11
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Abdullah and Leilah
2018-09-23
Abdullah and Leilah
Overview: Haunted by the memories of his childhood in Baghdad, Abdullah retreats into his deep past. Leilah seeks one last moment of connection with her father before he no longer remembers who she is.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ar
Release Date: 2018-09-23
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Clash of Loyalties
1983-01-02
Clash of Loyalties
Overview: During the British colonial period in Iraq, Sheikh Dhari and his tribe openly reject colonization and employ peaceful resistance against the British occupation. In response, the English forces resort to violence, targeting Sheikh Dhari's locations in their confrontation with Laghman. When he is captured, they accuse him of blocking the road, revealing the schemes orchestrated by Britain in Iraq.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-02
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