Atef El-Tayeb

Director

Birthday July 29, 1947

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Egypt

DEATH DATE Jun 23, 1995 (47)

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About

Egyptian movie director who was prominent in the 1980s, particularly for his 1985 film El Zamar.

Before Fame

He made his directorial debut with the 1982 film Sawak al-utubis.

Trivia

His 1985 film El Zamar received much acclaim and attention at the Moscow Film Festival.

Family Life

His father died when he was young, leaving him to be raised by a single mother.

Associated With

He directed films during the same era as American icon Steven Spielberg.