Kassem Hawal
Biography
The film director Qasim was born in the city of Basra in southern Iraq in the year 1940. He started in the theater and worked in journalism, television, radio, and theater. In 1966, he founded, along with some friends, the foundation "Afalam AlYawm," which produced the film "Al-Haris," for which he wrote the story and played the role of Qasim himself. The film was directed by the renowned artist Khalil Shouk. In 1970, he joined the ranks of the Palestinian resistance in Beirut, establishing a film unit and directing several films, including "Al-Nahr Al-Barid," "Bayyutna Al-Sagheera," "Limaathana Hamal Al-Silaah," and "Lan Tuskit Al-Banadiq." In 1976, he returned to Iraq and directed his documentary film "Al-Ahwar," followed by his first narrative film, "Bayut Fil Dhalik Al-Zakaq." He then left Iraq to live in exile.
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Movie - 1967, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In a suspenseful and dramatic setting, the story unfolds around a night guard who develops feelings for a beautiful widow in the neighborhood he watches over during the night. In the same residence, a painter resides who creates a painting for her. Believing there is a connection between the painter and the widow, the night guard proposes to her, but she rejects him. Subsequently, a burglary occurs in the house, resulting in the theft of the painting. However, a fire breaks out in the night guard's own house, ultimately aiding in the revelation of his crime.