Sameh Selim
Cinematography · b. 1958 · Egypt
An Egyptian director of photography, born on August 1, 1958. He graduated from the Cinema Institute in 1984. He worked as an assistant cinematographer with Saeed Shimi in the field of underwater cinematography. He participated in more than 20 film and television productions, such as the movies Black Honey, The Dealer, and An One Hour and a Half. He received multiple awards for his work on the movies Tito, The Yacoubian Building. He participated as a jury member in the 2009 Film Society Festival.
Movies2
Movie7.3DramaThe lives of residents in an old Cairo building, "The Yacoubian Building," are affected by issues like corruption, extremism, class disparity, and sexuality. Through diverse characters, the film offers a critical examination of Egyptian society.
Movie9.0DocumentaryA documentary that investigates the meticulous process of film-making in all the three phases of production, told from the perspectives of Egyptian film-makers, celebrities, and other contributors to the film industry.
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TV