Badri Hassoun Farid Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Badri Hassoun Farid
Acting
Biography
Badri Hussun Fareed, the late Iraqi artist, born in 1927 in Karbala, pursued studies in law in Baghdad before venturing into the arts. Graduating at the top of his class in theater arts in 1955, he later earned a scholarship to study at the Goodman Theatre Institute in Chicago from 1962 to 1965, where he excelled. Upon his return to Iraq, Fareed became a prominent figure in the theater scene. Notable works include directing plays like "Enemy of the People" (1967) and "The Last Hour" (1969). In 1995, he taught drama at the University of Rabat in Morocco before returning to Iraq in 2010. Badri Hussun Fareed passed away in 2017 at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of theatrical excellence.
Filmography Movies
Acting
Al-Qadisiyya
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.
Alya and Essam
A love story grows between Aliya and Eesaam, as Aliya is drawn to Eesaam and keeps her love secret. Eesaam reciprocates the same feelings, with members of the tribe recognizing the virtues of each and their personalities, deepening their love. However, the feud between the two tribes stands as an obstacle to their love. Will they be able to overcome it?
Take Pity on Me
In one of the rural villages, lives Saadia, the beautiful and naive girl, true to her nature. Ibrahim, the playful young man, takes advantage of her simplicity and deceives her, robbing her of her honor. Fearing her family's reaction, she escapes and gives birth to an illegitimate child. She seeks refuge with a talented composer, fleeing from her family's pursuit. Love blossoms between them, and a new life begins. Eventually, her family accidentally discovers her whereabouts. Will they forgive her?
Nebuchadnezzar
The first Iraqi film in Technicolor narrates the biography of the renowned Assyrian king Nebuchadnezzar II, the builder of the Hanging Gardens. It depicts his experiences, bravery, and confrontations with surrounding enemies, highlighting the challenges he faced during his reign.
An Iraqi Wedding
A true story that occurred during the Iraq-Iran war, where one of the Iranian shells hit the bride Lamia on her wedding night. The story narrates the reality of the border city (Mandali) situated between Iraq and Iran, where the girl Lamia maintains loving relationships with everyone, highlighting the role of infiltrators like the madman who transmits information about the city to the other side.
Babel habibiti
A festival is being held in Babylon, to which archeologists, artists, and media professionals are invited, along with an Egyptian television delegation headed by an archaeologist. This scholar meets an Iraqi girl who bears Iraqi features, and gives her appearance the impression that the archaeologist, the archaeologist, and that his dream has begun to materialize in front of him, and a group of comic situations begins.
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