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Salah Abu Seif

Directing
May 10, 1915 - June 22, 1996
Egypt
78 credits

Discover Salah Abu Seif, acclaimed director known for Cairo 30, The Second Wife. Explore the complete filmography and find where to stream the best work.

About Salah Abu Seif

Also known as:Salah Abou SayfSalah Abu Seifصلاح أبو سيف

Salah Abu Seif is a renowned director born in Egypt, with 78 credits to their name.

Salah Abu Seif (صلاح أبو سيف‎; 1915 – 1996) was one of the most famous Egyptian film directors. Many of the 41 films he directed, many of which were based on novels by Naguib Mahfouz, are considered Egyptian classics.

Known as the Godfather of Egyptian neorealism, Abu Seif pioneered shooting on location - though he also used sets - in places none of his predecessors had dared to visit, like ghurza (the equival...

Known For

Cairo 30
7.6/10

Cairo 30

1966(Scenario Writer)

Sleepless
6.3/10

Sleepless

1957(Director)

The Second Wife
7.4/10

The Second Wife

1967(Screenplay)

The Will
7.4/10

The Will

1939(Co-Director)

I Am Free
6.7/10

I Am Free

1959(Director)

Salama Is Fine
6.9/10

Salama Is Fine

1937(Assistant Director)

Rayya and Sekina
6.4/10

Rayya and Sekina

1952(Writer)

Between Heaven and Earth
8.6/10

Between Heaven and Earth

1959(Writer)

Complete Filmography

The Ostrich and the Peacock poster

The Ostrich and the Peacock

Writer

2002

7.3/10
Mr. K poster

Mr. K

Director

1994

Citizen Masrey poster

Citizen Masrey

Director

1991

6.5/10
The Beginning poster

The Beginning

Writer

1986

7.9/10
Al-Qadisiyya poster

Al-Qadisiyya

Writer

1981

10/10
The Criminal poster

The Criminal

Writer

1978

6/10
The Water-Carrier Is Dead poster

The Water-Carrier Is Dead

Director

1977

7.8/10
Caught in a Honey Trap poster

Caught in a Honey Trap

Screenplay

1977

8/10
First Year of Love poster

First Year of Love

Assistant Director

1976

7/10
The Liar poster

The Liar

Director

1975

8/10
The Malatily Bathhouse poster

The Malatily Bathhouse

Producer

1973

5.5/10
City Lights poster

City Lights

1972

6/10
52 credits

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Portfolio Overview

Salah Abu Seif has contributed to 52 unique projects, with an average rating of 7.5/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.

Career Timeline

Salah Abu Seif continues to make an impact with their ongoing work.

Primary Expertise

Known primarily for director. Salah Abu Seif has worked behind the scenes on 76 productions.

Current Popularity

Salah Abu Seif has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 0.9.

People Also Ask

Which titles feature work by Salah Abu Seif?

Salah Abu Seif has contributed to acclaimed titles including Cairo 30, Cairo 30, The Second Wife and more. That is 78 credits in total. Primary field: director.

Salah Abu Seif — what are they known for?

Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are Cairo 30, Cairo 30.

How many titles does Salah Abu Seif have?

Credited on 2 on-screen roles, 76 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 78 screen credits in total.

Salah Abu Seif — what are the latest titles?

Salah Abu Seif is still working. The full filmography above shows the latest and upcoming projects.

Where can I watch titles with Salah Abu Seif?

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Salah Abu Seif — Cairo 30
Salah Abu Seif — The Second Wife
Salah Abu Seif — The Will

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