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Abdul Jabbar Al-Sharqawi
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Delights and Pains
The story follows Tawfiq, a young man who witnesses profound social and political changes that reveal the pervasive and enduring corruption in his country, Iraq.
القلم والمحنة
The series talks about the calligrapher minister Ibn Muqla and his work in the court of the Abbasid Caliphs.
Tales Before the Verses Were Revealed
The series deals with separate episodes of many important stories. Among these stories are (Sabra Al Yasser), (Faraj after hardship), the story of the arguing woman, the story of the land of Abdan Al-Hadrami, and other important stories.
أوائل العرب
The series talks about the Arab pioneers in science, arts and literature in the Abbasid boom era.
الطرائف الغريبة والنوادر العجيبة
Funny tales drawn from folklore and includes a large group of songs that correspond to the content of each tale.
Ammunitions
The Ammunitions series talks about the cultural and scientific heritage of the ancestors in a dramatic plot.
Desert Boy
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.
Sundooq Al Dunia
The series talks about a man who has The Box of Wonders. He rotates between alleys and gathers children around him, telling them rare and wondrous tales and the wisdom derived from those tales in a fun and comic atmosphere.
The Countdown
The film was not permitted to be screened, similar to another Iraqi film, Hafr al-Batin. Some said the ban was because the film did not appeal to President Saddam Hussein, while others argued it was due to the film’s criticism of the dictatorial regime. The former explanation is considered more likely.
Al Haj Nejim
(Nadia), who was born and raised in (France), returns to (Iraq) to rediscover her roots and origins. During this journey, (Nadia) gradually uncovers the story of her grandfather, Haj (Najm) Al-Baqal, the owner of the date shop, and the man who was one of the prominent leaders of the revolution in (Najaf) against British colonialism in 1918. The film sheds light on the impact that Haj (Najm) Al-Baqal's struggle left on the people of (Najaf).