Ezzel Dine Zulficar

About

Egyptian director and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly three decades.

Before Fame

He became a lieutenant after graduating from military school, but then decided to pursue directing.

Trivia

His directorial debut came in 1947 with the film Prisoner of the Shadows.

Family Life

He married and later divorced producer and actress Faten Hamama.

Associated With

He directed films during the same era as American director Billy Wilder.