Youssef Chahine

Biography

Born 01/25/1926

The output of this preeminent Egyptian filmmaker is in striking contrast to the light musicals which dominate his national industry. From an early age, Youssef Chahine had been enthralled by performing. His father had hoped to secure Chahine's success by sending him to a Catholic primary school and...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2002, received Venice Film Festival UNESCO Award
In 1999, received Cannes Film Festival François Chalais Award
In 1997, received Cannes Film Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement

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Highlights

In 2007, Final film before his death, "This Is Chaos"
In 2004, Completed the last of his autobiographic films "Alexandria...New York"
In 1999, Helmed "L'Autre/El Akhar/The Other"; screened at the New York Film Festival

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