02/17/1920
Cairo, Egypt:
Saad Nadim (1920–1980) was an Egyptian documentary filmmaker and pioneer of Arab non-fiction cinema. Trained under John Grierson in England, he returned to Egypt to direct more than 65 films exploring culture, history, and national identity. He is remembered as a foundational figure in Egyptian documentary filmmaking.
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From Philae to Agilkia (1979) Director |
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The 6th of October (1974) Director |
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The 6th of October (1974) Writer |
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ينابيع الشمس (1969) Production Artist |
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النيل (1965) Producer |
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النيل (1965) Idea |
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A Tale From Nubia (1962) Director |
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Rihla ila al-Nuba (1960) Director |