Marwan Hamed

An innovative voice in contemporary Egyptian cinema, Marwan Hamed was born in 1976 in Cairo, Egypt. His directorial career spans from the early 2000s to the present, with a focus on drama and thriller genres, and he's best known for his critically acclaimed films like "The Yacoubian Building" and "The Blue Elephant" which earned him numerous awards including the Silver Pyramid at the Cairo International Film Festival. Hamed's directorial style is deeply rooted in the socio-political milieu of Egypt, often exploring the complexities of modern Egyptian society with a potent mix of realism and symbolism.

Marwan Hamed is not just a filmmaker, but an astute observer of Egyptian life, whose films reflect the heart and soul of a country in transition.