Mohamed Khan, leading figure in Egyptian cinema: Profile

Profile of the iconic director Mohamed Khan. Khan was a leading figure of the 1980s realist wave of filmmaking in Egypt, marking a significant period in the history of cinema in the region. He spearheaded the wave along with other directors, with the aim of capturing the everyday life of ordinary Egyptians on the silver screen.

Khan was also known as one of the few filmmakers who gave a voice to female characters, mirroring societal and political changes in Egypt.

Originally Pakistani, he received the Egyptian citizenship in March 2014. Khan closed his eyes for the last time on July 26, 2016.




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