Abu Bakr Shawky
NationalityEgyptian
Austrian
Alma materNew York University Tisch School of the Arts
American University in Cairo
High Institute of Cinema - Egypt
Occupation(s)Writer, director

Abu Bakr “A.B.” Shawky (Arabic: أبو بكر شوقي) is an Egyptian-Austrian writer and director.[1] His first feature film, Yomeddine, was selected to participate in the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and was screened in the Main Competition section and compete for the Palme d'Or.[2]

Personal life

Shawky was married to Dina Emam.[3] The two got married after the production of their movie, Yomeddine.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "DesHighPics". home | Desert Highway Pictures. Archived from the original on 2019-05-25. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
  2. ↑ "The 2018 Official Selection". Festival de Cannes 2018. 2018-04-12. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
  3. ↑ Youssef, Adham (June 1, 2018). "Defying the gaze of others in Abu Bakr Shawky's Yomeddine". Mada Masr. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  4. ↑ Cole, Deborah (May 15, 2018). "Leave the movie at the bedroom door, Cannes star couples say". The Daily Star. Agence France Presse. Retrieved November 5, 2020.


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