Hussein Al Samraey

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Hussein Alwan Al-Samarrai, born in 1927 in Baghdad, transitioned from a football career in his youth to pursuing the arts. After graduating from the Fine Arts Institute, he directed plays like "The Victim" and "Layla's Mad." In cinema, he starred in "Nadim" and co-founded Samiramis Films, producing and directing "Taswahan." Beyond his artistic pursuits, Al-Samarrai held official roles in the Ministry of Youth, Public Culture, and the General Cinema and Theatre Corporation. As a director, he crafted documentaries such as "Sports and Decoration," "This is How Basra Will Be," and "Iraq, Ancient and Modern.


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The Regret

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Released: 1956-02-20

A man lives a happy life with his wife and two children until he meets a seductive dancer who...

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Tiswahun

as uncredited
Released: 1958-06-28

The rural girl, like other girls in the countryside, submits to the rule of her tribe or clan....

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