Youssef Chahine: Biography, Facts and Career
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Youssef Chahine (Arabic: يوسف شاهين [ˈjuːsɪf ʃæˈhiːn]; 25 January 1926 – 27 July 2008) was an Egyptian film director. He was active in the Egyptian film industry from 1950 until his death in 2008. He directed twelve films included in a list of Top 100 Egyptian films published by the Cairo International Film Festival. As a winner of the Cannes 50th Anniversary Award (for lifetime achievement), Chahine was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif. A well-regarded director with critics, he was often present at film festivals during the earlier decades of his work. Chahine gained his largest international audience as one of the co-directors of 11'9"01 September 11 (2002).
Quick facts about Youssef Chahine
- Full name: Youssef Chahine
- Born: 1926-01-25
- Nationality: Egypt
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q312611
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Who is Youssef Chahine?
Youssef Chahine (Arabic: يوسف شاهين [ˈjuːsɪf ʃæˈhiːn]; 25 January 1926 – 27 July 2008) was an Egyptian film director.
What nationality is Youssef Chahine?
Youssef Chahine is Egypt.
When was Youssef Chahine born?
Youssef Chahine was born on 1926-01-25.
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