About
Egyptian TV, film, and theatre director who was one of the foremost directors of traditional Egyptian cinema.
Before Fame
He made his directorial debut with the movie The Impossible in 1966.
Trivia
His 1971 film Chitchat on the Nile was one of the most critically acclaimed of its era.
Family Life
His brother Hassan made an appearance in a number of his films.
Associated With
He directed films during the same era as Polish director Roman Polanski.
