Country: Iraq

Direction Abbas Fahdel

Direction Mohamed Al Daradji

Cast Shazada Hussein · Yasser Talib · Bashir Al Majid

Synopsis Son of Babylon (2009) follows the journey of Ahmed, a 12-year-old Kurdish boy, who, three years after the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s rule, embarks on a quest through the desolate, war-torn landscapes of northern Iraq with his grandmother. Their mission...

Direction Amer Alwan

Cast Sami Kaftan · Shadha Salim · Hussein Imad · Fatimah Salah

Synopsis Zaman, the Man from the Reeds (2003) follows the journey of a humble farmer from the marshes of southern Iraq who embarks on a perilous voyage in a small boat along the Tigris River to reach Baghdad. His mission is...

Direction Mohamed Al Daradji

Cast Aseel Adel · Bashir Al Majid · Mohamed Hashim

Synopsis Ahlaam (Dreams) (2005) unfolds in the tumultuous landscape of Baghdad, 2003, where chaos and destruction reign following the American invasion. The narrative weaves through the shattered remnants of a psychiatric asylum, capturing the disarray, doubt, and loss of life that...

Direction Haider Rashid

Cast Adam Ali · Svetla Yancheva · Mohamed Zouaoui · Erfan Rashid

Synopsis Europa (2021) follows Kamal, an Iraqi man who attempts to enter Europe by traversing the border between Turkey and Bulgaria on foot. He is apprehended by a group of Bulgarian vigilantes who refer to themselves as "migrant hunters." After a...

Direction Mohamed Al Daradji

Cast Zahraa Ghandour · Ameer Jabarah · Bennet De Brabandere · Michel Kandinsky

Synopsis The Journey (2017) follows Sara, who finds herself at a critical juncture, teetering on the edge of an irrevocable decision. An unexpected and uncomfortable meeting presents her with a glimpse into the possible repercussions of her intended action. However, she...

Direction Matt Brown

Cast Matt Brown · David Petraeus

Synopsis Highway to Hell: The Battle of Mosul (2017) chronicles the intense and perilous journey of two filmmakers who ventured to the front lines of the Iraqi assault on Mosul over three separate trips, starting in October 2016. Amidst the constant...

Direction Oday Rasheed

Cast Azzam Ahmed · Michael Mohamed Ali · Bassam Kazem · Ous Salah

Synopsis Songs of Adam (2024) unfolds in the year 1946 in Mesopotamia, where a young boy named Adam, just 12 years old, makes a profound decision to halt his growth. This choice compels his loved ones to grapple with the inexorable...

Direction Jamil Rostami

Cast Nezar Selami · Rinas Voria · Abdol Hama Javan · Jian Ebrahim

Synopsis Jani Gal (2007) unfolds in the backdrop of Sulaymaniah, Iraqi Kurdistan, during the 1940s. The story begins with Jwamer rushing to fetch a midwife for his wife Kaleh, who is about to give birth. Unfortunately, he inadvertently stumbles into a...

Direction Tewfik Saleh

Cast Saddam Kamel · Nada Siham · Mohsin al-Azzawi · Ibrahim Jalai

Synopsis Long Days (1980) is an extensive 6-hour biographical narrative that delves into the intricate details surrounding Saddam Hussein's plot to assassinate Abd al-Karim Qasim. While some sources indicate a shorter runtime of 150 minutes, the film provides a comprehensive look...

Direction Batin Ghobadi

Cast Hossein Hasan · Helly Luv · Feyyaz Duman · Ismail Zagros

Synopsis Mardan (2014) follows the journey of a dedicated law enforcement officer who crosses paths with a woman named Leila. Her spouse has vanished without a trace, leaving her in a state of distress and uncertainty. Driven by a sense of...

Direction Karrar Al-Azzawi

Cast Tiba Fadhil · Yousif Satar · Khader Elias Taha

Synopsis Baghdad on Fire (2023) presents an intense and personal narrative of the aspirations and dreams of young Iraqis, centered around a 19-year-old woman who confronts the immense repercussions of advocating for democracy, liberty, and a promising future.

Direction Saad Salman

Direction Mohanad Hayal

Cast Asaad Abdul Majeed · Iman Abdulhasan · Redhab Ahmad · Ali Karkhi

Direction Sarwar Abdullah

Direction Albaqer Jafeer

Cast Fahd Abdul Rahman · Muntadher Sada · Ali Hussien · Mustafa Faleh

Direction Maysoon Pachachi

Cast Mahmoud Abu Abbas · Myriam Abbas · Darina El Joundi · Sami Al-Ali

Synopsis Our River...Our Sky (2021) unfolds in Baghdad during the final days of 2006, a period marked by intense sectarian violence. Throughout the city, individuals from diverse religious backgrounds are compelled to leave their homes daily, and communities are segregated by...

Direction Karzan Kardozi

Synopsis I Want to Live (2015) is a poignant documentary that delves into the lives of Kurdish refugees from Syria who are residing in refugee camps in Kurdistan. Filmed on-site, the documentary unfolds against the backdrop of the Syrian civil war...

Direction Koutaiba Al-Janabi

Cast Sadik Al-Attar · Jasim Al-Timimi · Rang Omar · Attila Solymosy

Direction Halkawt Mustafa

Cast Wrya Ahmed · Dana Ahmed · Kamaran Raof · Rozhin Sharifi