Kana'an Ali

Acting

Kana'an Ali

An Iraqi Actor who was born in Iraq.

Known For

Desert BoyDesert Boy · 1991
Desert Boy
1991
Movie
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.
The Sad DawnThe Sad Dawn · 1991
The Sad Dawn
1991
MovieWarDrama
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.
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 ExplosionThe Explosion · 1992
The Explosion
1992
Movie
Iraqi police drama
A Glimpse of PowerA Glimpse of Power · 1988
A Glimpse of Power
1988
Movie
Fatima is a rural woman left behind when both her husband and brother depart to fight in the war. Alone, she carries the weight of survival, caring for her elderly father and young son, tending the land and livestock, and traveling long distances to bring water home. Amid the grind of daily hardship, longing consumes her. A horse once ridden and cherished by her husband becomes her sole emotional bridge to the absent men, embodying memory, hope, and endurance. Through it, she waits endlessly for their letters, clinging to reassurance that they are still alive.
SunbirdSunbird · 1991
Sunbird
1991
Movie
Based on real events, the film tells the story of an Iraqi pilot who was shot down in Iran during the Iran-Iraq War. As he tries to find his way back, the injured pilot transverses the hostile and dangerous terrain using the stars and the flight of birds to guide him.
Flaming BordersFlaming Borders · 1984
Flaming Borders
9.01984
MovieDramaWar
The film portrays the Iraqi army's role in confronting Iranian aggression during the war between Iraq and Iran from 1980 to 1988. The film highlights numerous heroic acts of Iraqi army personnel during this conflict.
Atraf Al MadinaAtraf Al Madina
Atraf Al Madina
MovieComedy
An Iraqi play that addresses the issues of the slums on the outskirts of cities, highlighting the shareholders, workers, and toilers who live in environments devoid of social justice.

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