Karim El Shenawy

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Karim El Shenawy

Egyptian director born in Cairo on 28 September. He graduated from the Faculty of Mass Communication - Cairo University in 2007, after which he traveled to London to study filmmaking. He served as AD on works such as Asmaa, and Tahrir 2011: The Good, the Bad, and the Politician. He directed his first short film Odd in 2013, which was screened at several film festivals.

Known For

ClashClash · 2016
Clash
7.52016
MovieThrillerDrama
In 2013, in Cairo, a tragic fate brings together several detainees from different political and social backgrounds inside a police truck, during the turmoil that followed the ousting of president Morsi.
NawaraNawara · 2016
Nawara
8.02016
MovieDrama
Nawara works as a housemaid for a family closely linked to the Mubarak regime. On the eve of the 2011 revolution the family decides, for safety, to leave the country temporarily and ask her to look after the villa. Flush with cash for expenses, Nawara calls her fiancé Mustafa and the two are soon enjoying a taste of life at the top. Her journey from the alleys of her poor neighborhood to the luxury compound brings with it the worries of the people and their simple dreams—and an experience she could never have imagined.
EdresEdres · 2022
Edres
2022
MovieDocumentary
A 17-year-old Eritrean boy fled the war in his country to settle in Egypt, where he dreams to overcome the barriers and get a chance to become a promising professional football player and help his family back home.
Tahrir 2011 : The Good and The bad and The PoliticianTahrir 2011 : The Good and The bad and The Politician · 2011
Tahrir 2011 : The Good and The bad and The Politician
6.52011
MovieDocumentary
Months after Hosni Mubarak stepped down, Egyptians country-wide seem determined to maintain the insurgency until their demands are met.
The GentlemenThe Gentlemen · 2025
The Gentlemen
6.62025
MovieComedyDrama
After the death of their father, Galal, the Abu El Fadl family's peaceful life collapses. The eldest son, Tarek, finds himself responsible for everything, while Hegazy returns from Cairo to discover that dealing with his patients is much easier than dealing with his own family. Matters become further complicated with the appearance of the mysterious man, Samir Italia, who demands a large sum of money from the family. Between the father's debts and suspicious artifacts, the brothers' attempts at reconciliation turn into a series of disasters that only make matters worse.
MaqsoomMaqsoom · 2024
Maqsoom
5.02024
MovieMusicComedy
Hind, Emy and Rania can’t really stand each other. In the 90s, during their university years, they used to sing together in a band in before personal differences tore them apart. When they receive an invitation to sing together in Aswan, the three women reunite and are forced to work together on one last show. As they come together for this surprise reunion, they find themselves in a mix of challenges and comedic moments, remembering their past and rediscovering their present.
GunshotGunshot · 2018
Gunshot
7.32018
MovieCrimeDrama
After a clash between a group of demonstrators and the security forces, one of the bodies of this clash is returned to the morgue with seven other bodies. The forensic doctor, Yassin Al-Manstarli, writes his medical report after examining the body and states that the victim was shot at close range, unlike the other bodies and the problems begins when this medical report leaks to the media.
The Tale of Daye's FamilyThe Tale of Daye's Family · 2025
The Tale of Daye's Family
7.52025
MovieDramaAdventure
Over the course of 48 hours, Daye travels across Egypt's governorates to fulfill his dream. He is accompanied by his captivating voice, his broken family, and his music teacher. He journeys without money, a car, or any means of communication, and most importantly, he is unsure of his ability to reach his goal.

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