Аватар персоны Khalil Shawki

Khalil Shawki

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Iraqi actor, director, and writer, born in Baghdad in 1924. He joined the acting department at the Institute of Fine Arts, initially leaving after four years. However, he returned to complete his studies, graduating with a diploma in 1954.

05-02-1924

Birthday

Aquarius

Zodiac Sign

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Genres

4

Total Films

Also known as (male)

Baghdad, Iraq

Place of Birth

Popular works

Creative career

actor

4 Works

producer

0 Works

director

2 Works

writer

1 Works

other

0 Works

Another Day

Another Day

Before the July 1958 revolution, Abu Saeed decides to incite the peasants to rebel against Sheikh Majid Al-Iqtai, who had burned their crops, exploited them, and enslaved them for many years. He succeeds in rallying the people's spirits against him.
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Year:

1979

The Thirsties

The Thirsties

Directed by Mohamed Shukri Jameel.
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Year:

1971

Abu Haila

Abu Haila

A social drama about Abu Haila, who tries to impose his opinions on others. But his decisions turn out to be wrong every time and he finds himself in unexpected paradoxes.
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Year:

1962

Who's Responsible?

Who's Responsible?

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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Year:

1957