Khaled Youssef

About

Egyptian film director and writer who was popular for his cinema verite style.

Before Fame

He was involved in politics from a very young age as his father was a follower of the Egyptian socialist movement.

Trivia

He was interviewed by Al-Arabiya in 2011 and demanded that the Egyptian Museum be protected from looters during the outbreak of the Egyptian Revolution of 2011.

Family Life

He was the youngest of his father's 13 sons, who married seven times throughout his life.

Associated With

He directed films in the same era as American icon Steven Spielberg.