Omar El Zohairy

Omar El Zohairy

  • Birthday: 1/1/1988
  • Fame for: Directing

Biography

Omar El Zohairy studied film directing at the High Institute of Cinema in Cairo and worked as an assistant director on feature films of Egypt’s most prominent filmmakers, including Yousri Nasrallah. His short film, The Aftermath of the Inauguration of the Public Toilet at Kilometre 375, was the first Egyptian film to be selected for the Cinéfondation competition at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, the film went on to win several awards around the world.

Filmography

Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story
Release date: 6/24/2009

Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story

Role(s): Co-Director

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After the Battle
Release date: 5/16/2012

After the Battle

Role(s): Co-Director

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Breathe Out
Release date: 4/8/2011

Breathe Out

Role(s): Director

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Breathe Out
Release date: 4/8/2011

Breathe Out

Role(s): Writer

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The Aftermath of the Inauguration of the Public Toilet at Kilometer 375
Release date: 5/22/2014

The Aftermath of the Inauguration of the Public Toilet at Kilometer 375

Role(s): Director

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