Haz Al-Shaater

Haz Al-Shaater, a remarkable luminary of Middle Eastern cinema, was born in 1968 in Baghdad, Iraq. He has been active in the industry since the mid-1990s with his main genres being drama and documentary, with an emphasis on social and political themes; his most famous films include "The Lost Garden" and "Shadows in the Wind", both of which were lauded for their raw and poignant storytelling. Although he has not clinched awards at major film festivals, his work has received critical acclaim for its poignant portrayal of the human condition against a backdrop of political turmoil. Haz Al-Shaater's films, laden with profound realism and emotional depth, speak volumes of his unyielding compassion for his homeland and its people.