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Abdul Salam Al Azmy

Born February 22, 1941 · Baghdad, Iraq

Died April 30, 2007 · aged 66

An Iraqi film director, born in Baghdad. He worked at the beginning of his career as an artistic supervisor in school activities in the cities of Najaf and Kufa after graduating from the Institute of Fine Arts in 1963. At the end of 1966, he obtained a study fellowship at the Film Institute of the German Democratic Republic, and returned to Baghdad in 1970, holding a certificate of specialization …

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Our Sun Won't Go Down

Our Sun Won't Go Down · 1987

Our Sun Won't Go Down

The young man Essam is studying engineering and is in love with his sweetheart as they dream of tomorrow. But things take a turn when Essam joins the army as he is sent on a military mission in Iran during the war, and his squad suffers severe difficulties due to the harsh terrain.

Desert Boy

Desert Boy · 1991

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.

Hafar Al-Batin

Hafar Al-Batin · 1999

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.

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Our Sun Won't Go Down

Our Sun Won't Go Down · 1987

Our Sun Won't Go Down

The young man Essam is studying engineering and is in love with his sweetheart as they dream of tomorrow. But things take a turn when Essam joins the army as he is sent on a military mission in Iran during the war, and his squad suffers severe difficulties due to the harsh terrain.

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Desert Boy

Desert Boy · 1991

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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Hafar Al-Batin

Hafar Al-Batin · 1999

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.

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