Mariam Naoum

Writing

Mariam Naoum

Mariam is a Egyptian scriptwriter. She began her career writing short movies, TV ads and documentaries before undertaking television drama and feature films.

Known For

One-ZeroOne-Zero · 2009
One-Zero
★ 5.62009
MovieDrama
Many characters of different backgrounds with various problems have their lives intertwine, as they come together through the one thing that unites them; their love of Egypt as Egypt wins the African Cup.
Dr SaviourDr Saviour · 2021
Dr Saviour
2021
MovieDrama
A medical student forges his qualifications to pass as a doctor and must endure the lethal consequences that threaten to ruin the greatest moment of his life.
Between Two SeasBetween Two Seas · 2019
Between Two Seas
★ 7.02019
MovieDrama
On a visit to a suburb of Cairo, Zahraa's daughter has a tragic accident, and the mother tries to help the daughter overcome the adversity and continue her education.
A Girl Named ZatA Girl Named Zat · 2013
A Girl Named Zat
★ 8.12013
SeriesDrama
Based on Sonallah Ibrahim's celebrated novel, "Zaat" explores the social and political winds of change in Egypt starting from 1952, when the main character "Zaat" was born, all the way up to the present day.
Take Care of ZiziTake Care of Zizi · 2021
Take Care of Zizi
★ 8.72021
SeriesDramaComedy
After lashing out at her husband and causing him a severe injury that amounts to a felony, a nervy young woman embarks on a journey to prove her innocence.
Like It Was YesterdayLike It Was Yesterday · 2018
Like It Was Yesterday
★ 6.52018
SeriesDrama
A family lives in a tragedy that continues for years after their son (Ali) was kidnapped during a holiday they took on the beach, and after many years, (Ali) appears again in their lives, but this sudden appearance raises many questions, chief among them: Is this young man (Ali) ) Really?
Abu Omar Al-MasryAbu Omar Al-Masry · 2018
Abu Omar Al-Masry
★ 6.52018
SeriesDramaAction & Adventure
An ambitious lawyer survives an assassination attempt, he escapes to Belgium to start a new life with a different identity, decides to seek revenge.
Leh Laa?!Leh Laa?! · 2020
Leh Laa?!
★ 7.02020
SeriesDrama
Leh Laa?! is a female-led Egyptian anthology drama that stands out for its candid exploration of women’s autonomy and social constraints. The first season follows Alia, a privileged young woman who breaks away from a controlling mother and an arranged marriage to define her own path. Each subsequent season introduces a new story — from adoption to divorce — combining emotional realism with sharp, contemporary social commentary. Featuring Amina Khalil, Menna Shalaby and Nelly Karim.

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El ScenaristEl Scenarist · 2025
El Scenarist
2025
SeriesTalk
The Screenwriter podcast with Wael Hamdy focuses primarily on the role of the screenwriter and the importance of screenwriting as a crucial first step in film and television production. In each episode, Wael Hamdy hosts one of his friends, a prominent screenwriter in Egypt, to explore the meaning and significance of the screenwriting profession, discussing its details and challenges, and how a written script is transformed into a film or series. Guests share their professional experiences in screenwriting, recounting the highs and lows of their journeys. Each conversation reveals new secrets from behind the scenes of drama and filmmaking, offering inspiration and expertise to anyone interested in starting or developing their skills in the world of screenwriting.