
Fawzy Al Janaby
Costume & Make-Up
Biography
An Iraqi make-up artist and director who participated in the first Iraqi color film, Nebuchadnezzar (1962), and he directed the film For the Homeland (1961).
Known For

In a comedic framework, the story follows two friends living in Baghdad, Iraq, as they experience a series of humorous and awkward situations in their everyday lives. The film was not released due to technical issues.
Baghdad Nights

A social story about living conditions before and after the July 14, 1958 Revolution… It focuses mainly on the direct realist style, closest to the theater.
For the sake of the homeland

The film seeks to articulate the progressive social ideals brought forth by the July 14 Revolution, including women’s liberation, gender equality, and the growing political and social awareness of both women and youth. It emphasizes the values of sacrifice and commitment to the الوطن (homeland). Blending emotional storytelling with patriotic songs, the film unfolds as a heartfelt narrative that intertwines a love story with national identity and collective aspiration.
Ana Al-Irak

An Iraqi drama portraying a woman who strayed into ruin, will destiny grant her redemption, or seal her tragic end?
Al-Jazaa

A police drama about the confrontations between the police and drug dealers in the city of Basra. The film includes many of Ahlam Wahbi’s songs in her early cinematic appearances. The film achieved great public success upon its screening in Baghdad and the governorates.
Basra 11 O'clock

An Iraqi film about a young woman shaped by hardship, raised in poverty, and reunited with her family after discovering her father’s true identity—leading her toward a new life and marriage.
Torment Nights

A wayward son from a poor family chooses a life of vice, a path that ultimately leads him to a tragic end.