Acting
Ibrahim Jalal
Born August 4, 1921 · Baghdad, Iraq
Died August 29, 1991 · aged 70
Born in the Al-A'zamiyah area of Baghdad in 1923, before becoming a well-known artist, he gained fame in the field of sports. He won the Iraq Championship in featherweight boxing (1938-1939), broad jump (1940-1941), and discus throw (1943-1944). Upon graduating from the acting department at the Institute of Fine Arts in 1945, he entered the artistic arena with open arms. He starred in films such a…
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The Horseman and the Mountain · 1987The Horseman and the Mountain
1987
Movie
A border village during the Iran-Iraq war experiences the evils of war from the viewpoint of a young man who reflects on the fate that befell his village in this grinding war. The reality of war is reflected by the villagers who try to lead a normal life despite all the hardships they are facing.
The Head · 1977The Head
★ 10.01977
Movie
The events take place between Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Chases and searches occur between the police and smugglers, where a group of villains stole the head of King Santrouk II, who held a significant position in history.
Alya and Essam · 1947Alya and Essam
★ 8.01947
MovieDrama
A love story grows between Aliya and Eesaam, as Aliya is drawn to Eesaam and keeps her love secret. Eesaam reciprocates the same feelings, with members of the tribe recognizing the virtues of each and their personalities, deepening their love. However, the feud between the two tribes stands as an obstacle to their love. Will they be able to overcome it?
Layla in Iraq · 1949Layla in Iraq
1949
Movie
A young singer is renowned and surrounded by admirers, but despite his success and numerous fans, he is not romantically involved with any of them. He continues to search for the girl of his dreams until he finds her – a beautiful girl who reciprocates his feelings of love. However, his admirers use every means to sabotage this beautiful relationship.
Said Effendi · 1957Said Effendi
★ 9.31957
Movie
An Iraqi film follows the story of the teacher, Said, as he moves from one house to another, eventually settling in the home of Azzat, a neighboring coffee seller. The film unveils the hypocrisy of the neighborhood residents who conceal malicious intentions and feign love, all the while observing signs of neglect permeating the area. When the owner of the house requests Said to leave, the residents vehemently oppose his departure. They unite against the homeowner, sparking a confrontation between Said's son and Azzat's sons, ultimately prompting Said's son to seek revenge.
The Final Farwell · 1991The Final Farwell
1991
Movie
In a dramatic context, Rahoumi experiences the final moments of his life as his life flashes before his eyes. He reminisces about his wife, who was unable to conceive, and remembers Naja, whom he regarded as his own daughter, and decides to leave her a significant portion of his wealth. However, his sister and her husband strongly object to this decision.
The Walls · 1979The Walls
★ 9.01979
MovieDrama
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.
Who's Responsible? · 1957Who's Responsible?
1957
MovieDramaWar
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.
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