Mohamed Shukri Jameel

Biography

Born in 1937 in Baghdad, this cinematic maestro studied filmmaking at the Higher Institute of Cinema in the United Kingdom. His cinematic journey began in 1953, producing documentaries for the Iraqi Oil Company's film production unit, working as a cinematographer and editor. He ventured into global cinema with films like "Mouse Hunt" by Paul Rotha and "Fox's Eye in the Desert." Notably, he directed the horror film "The Spell," filmed in Mosul, Northern Iraq. Returning to Iraq, he co-directed the film "Abu Hila" in 1963 with director Gerges Youssef Hamad. His notable works include editing the... Show more

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