Career
Born in Portuguese Said on 20 September 1963. He has worked as a director, producer and cameraman capturing stories mainly about human loss, suffering, and displacement since 1987. He has directed numerous documentaries for international television channels, such as ZDF, Turner Broadcasting System, and ARTE. As well as that his drama Ein Shams took home the Golden Bulletin, the top prize at the 54th Taormina Film Festival, 2008.
Script Tamer El Said and Ibrahim El Batout Camera Hesham Farouk Ibrahim Editor Ahmed Abdalah Music Amir Khalaf Sound Mohab Mostafa Ezz Art Director Shaima Aziz Production and Sales Sherif Mandour Cast Hanan Youssef, Boutros Boutros Ghaly, Ramadan Khater, Hanan Adel, Samar Abdelwahab, Mariam Abodouma Synopsis From once being the capital of Egypt during the Pharaonic era and a sacred location marked by the visit of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, Ein Shams has become one of Cairo"s poorest and most neglected neighbourhoods.
Through the eyes of Shams, an eleven-year-old girl inhabitant of this neighborhood, the film captures the sadness and magic that envelops everyday life in Egypt. In a series of heart-rending events, the diverse characters of the film showcase the intricacies of Egypt"s political system and social structure, and give a glimpse into the grievances of the Middle East region and the complex relationships of its nations.
1991:Honorary Award Turner Broadcasting System for the coverage of the first Gulf War.
