Inas El-Degheidy

Inas El-Degheidy

🎬 Egyptian Film Director (Born: March 10, 1953 - Cairo)

🏆 Personal Information

Full Name: Inas Abdel Moneim El-Degheidy

Date of Birth: March 10, 1953 (Age: 72) - Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬

Nationality: Egyptian

Profession: Film Director 🎥, Producer, Screenwriter

Native Language: Arabic

🎞 Career

Graduated from the Higher Institute of Cinema in 1975 🎓

Directed her first film, Excuse Me, Law! in 1985, becoming the first Egyptian woman to direct feature films 👏

Founded the production company "Five Stars", producing 7 films 🎬

Known for tackling controversial social issues and bold scenes in her films 🎭

📽 Notable Films

✔ Excuse Me, Law! (1985)

✔ Forbidden Time (1987)

✔ One Woman Is Not Enough (1990)

✔ Cheap Flesh (1995)

✔ Dantella (1998)

✔ Teen Diaries (2001)

✔ Freedom Seekers (2004)

✔ Let’s Dance (2006)

✔ Princess Crazy (2009)

🏅 Awards & Recognitions

🏆 Best Debut Work Award from the Egyptian Cinema Arts Association (1985)

🏆 Best Director Award from Alexandria International Film Festival (1997)

🏆 Best Film Award from Cairo International Film Festival (2001 & 2004)

🏆 Certificate of Appreciation from Pyongyang International Film Festival (1998)

🏆 Honorary Award from Beirut Film Festival (2001)

🏆 Multiple honors and recognitions from local and international festivals

💬 Controversies & Bold Statements

In 2008, she sparked widespread controversy by proposing the legalization of prostitution in Egypt, arguing that it would ensure medical and legal supervision. This statement received strong criticism ❗

She is known for her outspoken views on women's rights and personal freedoms, keeping her in the media spotlight 📺

📌 Inas El-Degheidy is one of the most influential female directors in Egyptian cinema history. She combined bold storytelling with successful film production, leaving a significant mark on the industry. 🎬✨