Hussein Hassan Ali is a highly acclaimed and respected director, writer, and actor hailing from the culturally rich and storied region of Kurdistan, situated in the heart of Iraq, a country with a storied history and a complex tapestry of cultures.
In the year two thousand and six, a pivotal moment in the cinematic journey of the individual in question, marked the beginning of his feature film career with the release of "Narcissus Blossom". This significant milestone was celebrated at two esteemed international film festivals, the 56th Internationale Film Festspiele Berlin and the Toronto International Film Festival, where it garnered widespread critical acclaim.
The film's outstanding reception was further solidified by its prestigious award, the Amnesty International Film Prize, bestowed upon it at the Berlinale, a testament to its powerful storytelling and thought-provoking themes.
Hassan Ali's second feature film, a cinematic masterpiece, was finally completed in the year 2009, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
This highly anticipated film, titled "Herman," was given its world premiere at the prestigious Pusan International Film Festival, a testament to its caliber and artistic merit.
In addition to his work on feature films, Hassan Ali also demonstrated his versatility as a director by taking on a new challenge in 2009. He directed an impressive 29 episodes of the Kurdish TV drama "Dilan" for KurdSat, a television network that caters to the Kurdish community.
This project allowed him to hone his skills in television production and further solidified his reputation as a talented and innovative director.
From the year 2009 up until 2010, Hassan Ali took on the esteemed role of director, overseeing the of creation a total of ten episodes of the highly acclaimed KurdSat TV drama, aptly titled "My Dream".
Hassan Ali, a talented actor, took on the lead role in the critically acclaimed film "Crossing the Dust", directed by Shawkat Amin Korki, which garnered widespread recognition and accolades, including numerous awards.
In addition to his impressive performance in "Crossing the Dust", Hassan Ali also starred in Korki's subsequent film, "Memories on Stone", which achieved similar success and acclaim.
Furthermore, Hassan Ali's acting talents were showcased in Batin Ghobadi's film "Mardan", which premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, and was subsequently selected as the official Iraqi submission for the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.
Hassan Ali's most recent cinematic endeavour, the thought-provoking and visually stunning film "Reseba: The Dark Wind", released in 2016, garnered a plethora of prestigious accolades, solidifying its position as a standout in the world of international cinema.
In the year 2019, a significant milestone was achieved by the talented Hassan Ali, as he embarked on his very first international project in the English language. This notable endeavour was none other than the Finnish TV series "Peacemaker", which has been making waves and is currently available for streaming online.
