Zahraa Al Rabee

Love and war

A black comedy infused with the bitter reality faced by Fawzi and Faten as they struggle against obstacles delaying their marriage. Through a series of satirical comedic situations, the show portrays the true atmosphere of life in Iraq amid political chaos and the paralysis of the state.

King Ghazi of Iraq

The film depicts the biography of King Ghazi, one of the kings of Iraq in the 1930s, who sought to break free from the bonds of British colonization and adopt a nationalist path. This led various parties to attempt his assassination, including the servant Sa'id, who is also disposed of after the assassination. The film also portrays aspects of life in Iraq during the 1930s.

The Sad Dawn

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.

Delights and Pains

The story follows Tawfiq, a young man who witnesses profound social and political changes that reveal the pervasive and enduring corruption in his country, Iraq.

Badea

(Badi’a) is a woman who disagrees with her husband (Fawzi) because there is another woman in his life. She is a fifty-year-old woman who approaches life with some caution and vigilance. She works in excavations for antiquities, but it seems that digging in search of treasures is not matched by a similar success in digging in the depths of her husband. .

The Game

Dr. Rafe' weds his wife after a love story. When routine and boredom start to set in, Rafe' decides to make his wife think that he is seeing someone else to make her jealous. The wife tries to find out why her husband wants to have an affair.

Hafar Al-Batin

The story revolves around Iraqi army men who, following a historic struggle with the occupying forces, were buried alive in their shelters in the Hafar al-Batin border area by huge bulldozers. Filming began in the spring of 2000, with the city of Habbaniyah selected as the primary shooting location. The film is considered the first Iraqi feature to address the Second Gulf War and involved Iraqi actors alongside Iraqi military units. Approximately 50 actors and 200 military personnel participated in the production. It is believed that the film’s original title was The Longest Day in History before settling on its final name. The film was not permitted to be screened, similar to another Iraqi film, The Countdown. It was reportedly banned because it did not meet the approval of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

Desert Boy

The tale of the legendary hero Antarah Ibn Shaddad, covering the events of his boyhood and how he grew to be a valiant fighter known for his horsemanship, a figure worthy of inspiring young boys to follow in his footsteps.

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