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Date and place of birth:
15/03/1930
- Alexandria, Egypt
Date and place of death:
08/10/1986
Years active:*
1959 - 2008
* According to Dhliz film database
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Worked as an assistant to the art engineer Ramsis Wassef in 1957.
Designed the sets and costumes for some of the most famous Egyptian historical films: Wa-Islamah and Al-Naser Sala7 Al-Din and Almaz Wa 3Abdou Al-7Amouly, Rab3A Al-3Adaweya.
Also worked as a historical consultant for the scenes and costumes of the Polish film "The Pharaoh" (Pharaoh) directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
Directed the feature drama Al-Momya2 (Yawm An To7Sa Al-Senein) in 1968-1969, and received many awards for this work.
Wrote the screenplay for the feature drama Akhenaten, but time did not allow him to carry out the work.
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Awards (5)
Georges Sadoul Award, for the film Al-Momya2 (Yawm An To7Sa Al-Senein), 1970.
Critics' Award, Carthage Film Festival, for the film Al-Momya2 (Yawm An To7Sa Al-Senein), 1970.
Grand Prize for Best Short Film, Venice Film Festival, for the film الفلاح الفصيح, 1970.
Golden Award, Valladolid Festival, Spain, for the film الفلاح الفصيح, 1971.
State Encouragement Award, for the film كرسي توت عنخ آمون, 1985.