Ali Al Ansari
Biography
Ali Al-Ansari, born in 1944 in Baghdad, began his career as a child actor in the film "Adabtuh Al-Hayat." He excelled in directing historical dramas and started his artistic journey in 1967 at Armed Forces Radio. In 1970, he moved to "Voice of the Masses" radio and later directed historical series at Baghdad Radio. He completed a TV directing course in 1972 and worked at Iraqi television. Al-Ansari collaborated with writer Maath Youssef, winning awards for works like "Sayedat Al-Nisa" and "Al-Wa'athoun." He passed away in 2016 at the age of 72.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An Iraqi youth attempt to portray the problems and deviations of Iraqi youth in the late fifties. The major cinemas rejected the film's screening because it did not meet the usual length, as its duration did not exceed forty minutes. However, the Regent Cinema agreed to screen it with another foreign film.
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Dr. Hassan opens a clinic in his rural area to treat patients and combat ignorance. He loves his study partner, and at the same time, his cousin's daughter schemes to win him over because she loves him and wants him for herself.
Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A historical epic about the battle of Qadiseya, which was helmed by the Arabian knight Saad Ibn Abi Waqas, and which enabled Muslims from conquering Persia in 636 A.D.