Khalil Shawki

Khalil Shawki

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The Thirsties 1971

In a drought-stricken Iraqi village, residents struggle with dried wells and springs, considering migration. Led by Sheikh Zayed Al-Radi, they unite to find water and persevere through scarcity.
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Abu Haila 1962

A social drama about Abu Haila, who tries to impose his opinions on others. But his decisions turn out to be wrong every time and he finds himself in unexpected paradoxes.
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Who's Responsible? 1957

The first Iraqi film influenced by the Italian neorealism film movement, characterized by stories set amongst the poor and the working class. The plot revolves around a devoted husband deeply in love with his ailing wife, rushing her to the hospital in the late hours of the night. Seeking urgent medical attention, he pleads with the on-call doctor to treat her. However, faced with a negative response from the doctor, the husband, overcome with anger and desperation, unleashes a furious attack, tragically leading to the doctor's demise.
Khalil Shawky

Khalil Shawky

1928-01-18
68 (1996-05-13)
Egypt

Egypt

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The Mountain 1965

A young architect struggles to convince a superstitious community, in thrall to antiquity traffickers, to build houses instead of living in precarious mountain caves.
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Madness of Youth 1975

Salwa lives in a conflict between her weak mother and her lying father. Her friend Esmat introducer her to Alaa, a liberal who rejects traditions and moral restrictions in favor of bohemian life. Salwa falls for Alaa and runs away from home to live with him.
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Girls Camp 1967

In Abu Qir, two adjacent camps are set up, one for boys and one for girls. The supervisors of the two camps, Nadia and Hassan, must find a common ground when they clash over Nadia's strict attempts to keep the students separated by gender, and Hassan's wish to let them enjoy their vacation.