Samir Seif
Egyptian director born on 23 October 1947 in Cairo. He graduated from the High Cinema Institute in 1969 and was appointed teacher's assistant. He worked as a film critic then as an assistant director to many great names, including Youssef Chahine and Hassan El Emam. His directorial debut was The Circle of Revenge (1976), after which he directed various successful films, including The Suspect (1981), Shams El Zanati (1990) and His Excellency the Minister (2000). He also directed a number of TV series, including Season of Flowers (2000), and Cinderella (2006).
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1947-10-23 · Egypt
- Died
- 2019-12-09
Known for
- Malcolm X (1992) — Assistant Director
- The Suspect (1981) — Story
- Shams El Zanaty (1991) — Director
- Watch Out for Zuzu (1972) — Assistant Director
- His Excellency the Minister (2002)
- The Nobody (1984) — Director
- Watch Out for Al Khett (1984) — Director
- The Fair (1989) — Director
- The Tiger and The Female (1987) — Director
- Stranger In My House (1982) — Director
- The Fish Tail (2003) — Director
- The Last Respectful Man (1984) — Director
- Highly Dangerous Man (1991) — Director
- The Ghoul (1983) — Director
- Amira.. My Love (1975) — Assistant Director
- The Pleasure Market (2000) — Director