Youssef Chahine

Film director

1926 – 2008

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Who was Youssef Chahine?

Youssef Chahine was an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since 1950. He was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif. A critically acclaimed director frequently seen in film festivals during decades, Chahine also had his reach to wider international filmgoers' audiences as one of the co-directors of 11'9"01 September 11.

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Born
Jan 25, 1926
Alexandria
Also known as
  • Gabriel Youssef Chahine
  • Youssef Shahine
  • Yussef Shahin
  • Joe
Nationality
  • Egypt
Profession
Education
  • Victoria College, Alexandria
  • Alexandria University
Lived in
  • Alexandria
Died
Jul 27, 2008
Cairo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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