About
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.
Filmography
A Knight on Horseback2001 · Director
ونسيت أني امرأة1994 · Director
Toot Toot1993 · Director
دموع صاحبة الجلالة1992 · Director
Al Ragol Yohib Maratein1987 · Director
The Lost1986 · Director
Had Al-Saif1986 · Director
Kwaml's House1986 · Director
Black Tiger1984 · Director
El-Arafa1981 · Director
The Lover1980 · Director
Storm of Tears1979 · Director
Qaher El Zalam1979 · Director
Les Misérables1978 · Director
Daa El-Omr Ya Walady1978 · Director
These are The Days1977 · Director, Writer
The Quiet Nest1976 · Director
Legs In Mud1976 · Director
Barefoot on the Gold Bridge1976 · Director
And The Time passed1975 · Director, Screenplay