Hala Shawkat

Acting

Hala Shawkat

Born March 18, 1930 (age 96)

No biography available.

Known For

We Will ReturnWe Will Return · 1972
We Will Return
10.01972
MovieDrama
The story of a young Palestinian who left his refugee camp to become a resistance fighter in the Palestine Liberation Organization.
The Mexican HoaxThe Mexican Hoax · 1972
The Mexican Hoax
10.01972
MovieDramaFamily
Tayseer, a conservative man, has grown with a particular hang-up caused by his sister's marriage without his consent. When a man proposes to his daughter Kawthar, Tayseer vehemently opposes their relationship, even if the two are deeply in love. Is it too late to rid him of his hang-up?
Al-QadisiyyaAl-Qadisiyya · 1981
Al-Qadisiyya
10.01981
MovieHistoryWar
A historical epic about the battle of Qadiseya, which was helmed by the Arabian knight Saad Ibn Abi Waqas, and which enabled Muslims from conquering Persia in 636 A.D.
The Truck DriverThe Truck Driver · 1967
The Truck Driver
1967
MovieDrama
A struggling young man abandons country life to work as a truck driver's assistant. His ambition drives him to be a driver himself, and lives a conflict that tears him apart between his love for a girl from his village, and his gratitude to his teacher who hopes to marry him to his daughter. We see the conflict that rages between truck drivers demanding wage increases on the one hand, and the employer on the other. The film depicts the harsh experiences that the hero goes through and learns through them the enormity of the individual battle in life.
The Eastern WomanThe Eastern Woman · 1986
The Eastern Woman
1986
MovieDrama
Amal is a pretty girl who works for a lady in her big house and is in a relationship with Walid, but she suffers as people misjudge her because of her beauty, harassing her and believing that she would be easy prey. Although her employer insists that she entertain her guests, Amal can't quit as she desperately needs her job.
Cheers, My HomelandCheers, My Homeland · 1979
Cheers, My Homeland
1979
Movie
A social-political comedy play, considered one of the most legendary critical and purposeful Arab comedies.
The MillionaireThe Millionaire · 1966
The Millionaire
7.01966
Movie
GhozlanGhozlan · 1969
Ghozlan
1969
Movie
A Bedouin girl living in the tribe falls in love with one of the tribe’s knights, but their love story faces some troubles and goes through many challenges and obstacles on the path to fulfillment and the triumph of love.

Movies

We Will ReturnWe Will Return · 1972
We Will Return
10.01972
MovieDrama
The story of a young Palestinian who left his refugee camp to become a resistance fighter in the Palestine Liberation Organization.
The Mexican HoaxThe Mexican Hoax · 1972
The Mexican Hoax
10.01972
MovieDramaFamily
Tayseer, a conservative man, has grown with a particular hang-up caused by his sister's marriage without his consent. When a man proposes to his daughter Kawthar, Tayseer vehemently opposes their relationship, even if the two are deeply in love. Is it too late to rid him of his hang-up?
Al-QadisiyyaAl-Qadisiyya · 1981
Al-Qadisiyya
10.01981
MovieHistoryWar
A historical epic about the battle of Qadiseya, which was helmed by the Arabian knight Saad Ibn Abi Waqas, and which enabled Muslims from conquering Persia in 636 A.D.
The Truck DriverThe Truck Driver · 1967
The Truck Driver
1967
MovieDrama
A struggling young man abandons country life to work as a truck driver's assistant. His ambition drives him to be a driver himself, and lives a conflict that tears him apart between his love for a girl from his village, and his gratitude to his teacher who hopes to marry him to his daughter. We see the conflict that rages between truck drivers demanding wage increases on the one hand, and the employer on the other. The film depicts the harsh experiences that the hero goes through and learns through them the enormity of the individual battle in life.
The Eastern WomanThe Eastern Woman · 1986
The Eastern Woman
1986
MovieDrama
Amal is a pretty girl who works for a lady in her big house and is in a relationship with Walid, but she suffers as people misjudge her because of her beauty, harassing her and believing that she would be easy prey. Although her employer insists that she entertain her guests, Amal can't quit as she desperately needs her job.
Cheers, My HomelandCheers, My Homeland · 1979
Cheers, My Homeland
1979
Movie
A social-political comedy play, considered one of the most legendary critical and purposeful Arab comedies.
The MillionaireThe Millionaire · 1966
The Millionaire
7.01966
Movie
GhozlanGhozlan · 1969
Ghozlan
1969
Movie
A Bedouin girl living in the tribe falls in love with one of the tribe’s knights, but their love story faces some troubles and goes through many challenges and obstacles on the path to fulfillment and the triumph of love.
Fake LoveFake Love · 1980
Fake Love
1980
Movie
A group of married couples pretend to love each other, with sincerity, and loyalty in front of society. However, problems and conflicts secretly arise, which are a result of betrayal and lack of trust, revealing that the apparent love between them is nothing but a lie.
لقاء في تدمرلقاء في تدمر · 1965
لقاء في تدمر
8.01965
Movie
The VisitorThe Visitor · 1972
The Visitor
1972
MovieRomanceDrama
Hamed tries to convince Nadia to impersonate Laila, the daughter of his wealthy uncle, to seize his money. Nadia agrees with him and begins setting her net on the wealthy uncle. However, she meets her ex-lover, Hassan, and tells him her story. Hamed discovers the predicament he is in, and his attempt to kill her fails.
The Memory of a Night of LoveThe Memory of a Night of Love · 1973
The Memory of a Night of Love
1973
Movie
Adel lives happily with his wife until he meets his ex-girlfriend, who works as a dancer. During her visit to his home, she faints and then he discovers that she has died. Adel is arrested and his wife is shocked, while his friend the police officer tries to find out the real killer.
Watani wa hubbiWatani wa hubbi · 1960
Watani wa hubbi
8.01960
Movie
Wahid is an Egyptian officer who travels to Damascus on a secret mission. It was natural for Syrian journalists to follow him, trying to uncover the truth about his mission. He meets the journalist Hala, and they wander around the city's landmarks and sights after love creeps into their hearts. An international gang offers Wahid to play a role on their behalf in exchange for a sum of money. He accepts the mission and travels to Cairo. Hala follows him and discovers his relationship with the gang and his preparation for a conspiracy against his country.
The Adorable ThiefThe Adorable Thief · 1970
The Adorable Thief
6.01970
MovieComedyDrama
The bridge of the wickedThe bridge of the wicked · 1971
The bridge of the wicked
1971
Movie
A plastic artist suffers from extreme poverty. His friend convinces him to fake suicide so that he can become famous as a genius artist and sell his paintings. It turns out that this friend is trying to seize his paintings and his lover. The artist discovers his friend's betrayal and plots to expose him to everyone.
The WrongdoersThe Wrongdoers · 1975
The Wrongdoers
1975
MovieCrime
While on the run from some people, Osama seeks refuge in a remote guesthouse run by Mansour, a miserly old man, and his wife Salma, a young and beautiful dancer. An illicit relationship develops between Osama and Salma, and she tempts him to kill her husband in order to seize his wealth and freely enjoy their love. However, Mansour’s daughter arrives to spend her school vacation, and when Osama sees her, his life changes completely.

TV Shows

The Four SeasonsThe Four Seasons · 1999
The Four Seasons
10.01999
SeriesDramaFamily
Damascus in the late 1990s. Kareem and Nabila are raising five very different daughters — each with her own personality, ambitions and complications — alongside a scene-stealing aunt Jamila. Every episode centres on a family issue that brings everyone together to argue, laugh and muddle through. Warm, witty and deeply rooted in Syrian daily life, it remains one of the most beloved family comedies in Syrian television history. Stars Jamal Suleiman and Khaled Taja.
Layali Al-SalehiyaLayali Al-Salehiya · 2004
Layali Al-Salehiya
6.42004
SeriesDramaFamily
A man entrusts Abu Al Makhraz with a huge sum of money and disappears. When Abu Al Makhraz dies, his family finds themselves pitted against his relatives.
AshtarAshtar · 2004
Ashtar
10.02004
SeriesComedyDrama
After her parents get divorced, Ishtar goes to live with her grandmother. When her grandmother passes away, she leaves the house to Ishtar , but her boyfriend tricks her into writing it over to him. She then goes to her aunt, who introduces her to the world of art through her voice.
Al KhawaliAl Khawali · 2000
Al Khawali
2000
SeriesDrama
The story of Nassar Ibn Oraibi, a fighter against injustice, that sheds light on the life in the Damascus neighborhood and the role of one woman who becomes responsible for the house and her four daughters in light of her husband's absence during the Hajj.
Ayyam ShamiyyaAyyam Shamiyya · 1992
Ayyam Shamiyya
4.01992
SeriesDrama
Set in an old neighbourhood in Damascus towards the end of the Ottoman era, this story brings to life the traditions, customs, and relationships of the time.