Kassem Hawal

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.

Kassem Hawal is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 13 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Watchman (1967), The Singer (2010), Return to Haifa (1982), Houses in That Alley (1978), Baghdad Outside Baghdad (2013), The Marshes (1976), Sound (2018), The Rifles will not be Silent (1973). The recorded credits span 1967 to 2018, including 13 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.