About
Born in 1937 in Baghdad, this cinematic maestro studied filmmaking at the Higher Institute of Cinema in the United Kingdom. His cinematic journey began in 1953, producing documentaries for the Iraqi Oil Company's film production unit, working as a cinematographer and editor. He ventured into global cinema with films like "Mouse Hunt" by Paul Rotha and "Fox's Eye in the Desert." Notably, he directed the horror film "The Spell," filmed in Mosul, Northern Iraq. Returning to Iraq, he co-directed the film "Abu Hila" in 1963 with director Gerges Youssef Hamad.
Filmography
Delights and Pains2013 · Writer, Director
The Countdown2000 · Director, Writer
King Ghazi of Iraq1993 · Director
The Game1989 · Director, Editor, Script
An Iraqi Wedding1988 · Director
The Horseman and the Mountain1987 · Screenplay, Editor, Director
Clash of Loyalties1983 · Director, Writer
The Continuous Mission1981 · Director, Writer
Another Day1979 · Writer
The Walls1979 · Director, Editor
The Thirsties1971 · Director
Wish You The Best1969 · Director
Nebuchadnezzar1962 · Editor
Mashour zowaje1962 · Editor
Abu Haila1962 · Director
Arouss Al-Phurate1957 · Editor