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Ahmad Abdalla
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| Born |
Ahmad Abdalla El Sayed
December 19, 1979 |
| Other names | Ahmed Abdallah |
| Occupation | Film Director, Script Writer, Film Editor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Notable work
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Heliopolis, Microphone, Rags and Tatters |
Ahmad Abdalla El Sayed Abdelkader (Arabic: أحمد عبد الله السيد) was born on December 19, 1979, in Cairo, Egypt. He is a talented Egyptian film director, editor, and screenwriter. He is known for making movies that tell interesting stories about life in Egypt.
Ahmad Abdalla started his journey in the arts by studying music in the 1990s. He then began working as a film editor in 1999. By 2002, he was working on full-length movies. He also became a supervisor for visual effects and designed the credits for films.
His first major film was Heliopolis in 2009. His second film, Microphone, came out in 2010. He won an award for the best first screenplay for Heliopolis in 2008. His film Rags and Tatters was chosen to be shown at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Ahmad has also been a judge at film festivals, like the London Film Festival and the Carthage Film Festival.
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Meet Ahmad Abdalla, the Filmmaker
Ahmad Abdalla is a well-known name in Egyptian cinema. He has directed several films that have gained international attention. His unique storytelling style often explores different aspects of Egyptian society.
He has been invited to many film festivals around the world. In 2014, he had his first special show of his films at the Singapore International Film Festival. This was a great honor, showing how important his work is in the film world.
His Amazing Films and Awards
Ahmad Abdalla's films have won many awards and have been shown at major film festivals. Here are some of his notable works and their achievements:
Decor (2014)
Decor was a big film for Ahmad Abdalla. It was produced by New Century Production in Cairo. The movie starred famous actors like Khaled Abol Naga, Maged el-Kedwany, and Horeya Farghaly. It first showed at the London International Film Festival BFI. It then had its Middle East premiere at the Cairo International Film Festival.
Handstand: Breaking Boundaries (2014)
This was Ahmad Abdalla's first documentary film. It was produced by Red Bull Media House in Cairo. The film is about B-Boys, who are breakdancers, in Egypt. It featured dancers like Charley Breaka and Klash. The movie first showed at Zawya Cinema in Cairo. It created a lot of excitement in the breakdancing community worldwide.
Rags and Tatters (2013)
Rags and Tatters first showed at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013. It was also part of the main competition at the London International Film Festival. Many people thought it was the best Arabic film in that competition. The film was also shown at other festivals, including the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. It received positive reviews from international newspapers and magazines.
Microphone (2010)
Microphone had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2010. This film won many important awards:
- It won the Golden Tulip from the Istanbul International Film Festival in 2011.
- It was named Best Film at El Festival de Cine Africano de Tarifa in 2011.
- It received the Tanit d'or from the Carthage Film Festival.
- It won the Best Editing Award from the Dubai International Film Festival.
- It was named Best Film at the 9th FESTIVAL des CINÉMAS d'AFRIQUE du PAYS d'Apt, Vaucluse in 2011.
- It also won the Best Arabic-language film Award from the Cairo International Film Festival.
Heliopolis (2009)
Heliopolis was Ahmad Abdalla's first feature film. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009.
- The film received a special mention award at the Cairo International Film Festival in 2009.
- The original script for Heliopolis won the best first screenplay award from the Sawiris Foundation in December 2007.
