Khayri El-Mahlawy

🎬 Khayri El-Mahlawy

📸 Egyptian Director of Photography

🗂️ General Overview:

Khayri El-Mahlawy is a renowned Egyptian director of photography who began his career in the early 1990s. He has worked on a wide range of theatrical and television productions, known for his precision, visual creativity, and ability to handle various lighting styles across indoor and outdoor scenes.

🎭 Theatrical Works:

🎟️ "Al-Za'eem" (The Leader) – 1993

A political comedy play starring Adel Imam. One of his early and most notable stage projects.

🎟️ "Loli" – 1996

Directed by Mourad Mounir – Khayri handled the stage lighting and cinematography.

🎟️ "Alabanda" – 1998

Worked in cooperation with director of photography Mostafa Ezz El-Din.

🎟️ "Traray'o" – 2002

A major comedy directed by Samir El-Asfory, with Khayri leading the stage photography.

📺 Television Works:

📽️ "The Wolves of the Mountain" (Dhi'ab El-Gabal) – 1993

A classic Upper Egyptian drama – one of his earliest TV experiences.

📽️ "Hamza and His Five Daughters" – 2001

Co-managed lighting with cinematographer Fathy Fouad.

📽️ "Touq Nagat" (Lifeline) – 2010

Took full responsibility for the lighting direction in this contemporary social drama.

📽️ "Wadi El-Molouk" (Valley of the Kings) – 2011

A historical epic where Khayri handled all visual aspects masterfully.

📽️ "El-Khafafeesh" (The Bats) – 2012

A government-produced series where he served as head of cinematography.

📽️ "Bet El-Kobael" (Daughter of the Tribes) – 2020

One of his latest known works, featuring a blend of Bedouin and Upper Egyptian culture.

🏆 Style Highlights:

💡 Accurate lighting techniques and sharp contrasts in nighttime scenes.

🎞️ Skilled in shooting wide landscapes and desert environments.

🎭 Extensive experience in political and comedic stage plays.

🔁 Versatility across social, historical, and dramatic genres.