Morcos Adel

Egyptian maestro of the cinematic lens, Morcos Adel, was born in 1976 in Cairo, Egypt. His active years in filmmaking span from 2002 to the present, during which he has primarily explored the genres of drama and thriller, with his most notable films being "Cairo Exit" and "In Search of Oil and Sand". Although Adel has not received mainstream accolades at major film festivals, his distinctive storytelling, paired with his use of Cairo's vibrant cityscape as a backdrop, have garnered him a devoted following. A true craftsman of the cinematic arts, Morcos Adel's films resonate deeply, revealing the gritty, yet beautiful, reality of Egyptian life.