Atef Salem
Directing
Atef Salem is a famous Egyptian director, born in Sudan to Egyptian parents. He enriched Egyptian cinema with many notable films. Among his famous films are Mother of the Bride (1963) and its sequel, The Grandson (1975). He began his artistic career as an actor in the movie Magda (1943), then worked as an assistant director for several directors, then as a director. He directed 32 films between 1954 and 2001. Many of his films were scripted by the novelist Naguib Mahfouz. His 1967 film Khan el Khalili was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival.
Behind the camera
2001A Knight on Horseback
Director
1994ونسيت أني امرأة
Director
1993Toot Toot
Director
1992دموع صاحبة الجلالة
Director
1987Al Ragol Yohib Maratein
Director
1986Kwaml's House
Director
1986Had Al-Saif
Director
1986The Lost
Director
1984Black Tiger
Director
1981El-Arafa
Director
1980The Lover
Director
1979Qaher El Zalam
Director
1979Storm of Tears
Director
1978Les Misérables
Director
1978Daa El-Omr Ya Walady
Director
1977These are The Days
Director & Writer
1976Barefoot on the Gold Bridge
Director
1976Legs In Mud
Director
1976The Quiet Nest
Director
1975And The Time passed
Director & Screenplay
1975The Grandson
Director
1975The Queen and I
Director
1975Young People These Days
Director
1975باي باي ياحلوة
Director