Hasan Hadi

An avant-garde maestro of the Iraqi cinema, Hasan Hadi was born in 1955 in Baghdad, Iraq. He directed films actively from the late 1970s to the 2000s, mainly focusing on the genres of drama and documentary, with his most renowned works including "The Long Night" and "Scream of a Soul". Hadi has received several accolades for his evocative storytelling, although he has not been recognized at major film festivals; his authorial style is often characterized by a profound depth and a harsh realism reflecting the socio-political landscape of his homeland. Hasan Hadi, in his cinematic universe, paints a vivid picture of Iraq and the human condition, serving as a poignant reminder of the power of film as a medium for truth and transformation.