Death of Iraqi director Mohammed Shukri Jamil.. A rich cinematic career

Iraqi director Mohammed Shukri Jamil passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a cinematic legacy that is considered one of the pillars of Iraqi cinema.

Promising beginnings and global impact Born in Baghdad in 1937, Jamil’s passion for cinema began in his youth, honing his skills at the UK’s Higher Institute of Film. His career began in 1953, producing documentaries for the Iraq Petroleum Company’s film production unit.

He quickly became part of world cinema, participating in films such as “Eye of the Fox in the Desert” and “The Spell,” a horror film shot in Mosul.

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Local achievements and immortal films The film “Abu Hila” in 1963 was his first local work in collaboration with director Girgis Yousef Hamad. Later, he excelled in the field of editing in the film “Nebuchadnezzar”, the first Iraqi color film. He began directing with the film “Shaif Khair” in 1968, but his fame increased with the film “The Thirsty”, adapted from the novel by Abdul Razzaq Al-Muttalibi in 1973.

One of his most prominent works is the film “Al-Aswar” in 1979, which dealt with the issue of the Iraqi people’s support for the Egyptians during the Tripartite Aggression and the 1956 uprising, affirming his commitment to national issues.

National cinema and huge historical works In 1982, Jamil directed his most famous film, “The Great Question,” which dealt with the Iraqi revolution of 1920 against the British occupation. The film is considered one of the largest productions of Iraqi cinema, with the participation of an international team such as actor Oliver Reed. He also excelled in the film “The Mission Continues,” which combined documentary and fictional styles.

His career continued with distinguished films such as “The Knight and the Mountain”, “Iraqi Wedding”, and “King Ghazi”.

With his passing, Iraqi cinema loses one of its pillars, leaving behind an immortal artistic legacy that reflects the issues of the nation and the spirit of society.