Abdel Halim Nasr
- Director
Also known as: عبدالحليم نصر
The great Egyptian filmmaker Abdel Halim Nasr is considered one of the most famous directors of photography in the history of Egyptian cinema. He participated in filming many films and did not stop at photography only, but extended to production as well. Abdel Halim Nasr contributed to the discovery of many current movie stars, the most prominent of whom was the artist Yousra.
Abdel Halim Nasr was born in the Muharram Bek neighborhood on August 2, 1913. He began his relationship with photography since he was fifteen years old with his father, the photographer Ahmed Nasr. Then after a while he left his father’s studio to join another studio, the owner of which was the photographer (Alvisi Orfanelli). Through his work in this studio, he met Togo Mizrahi and their relationship strengthened. After that, he was assigned to film the movie (Doctor Farhat) in 1935, and he helped him with the photography. His younger brother, Mahmoud Nasr.
Then Togo Mizrahi and Abdel Halim Nasr decided to go to Cairo, where their first film together was “Laila Bint Al-Rif”, and then he filmed many films.
He taught photography at the Cinema Institute in the first years of its opening in 1959, and in 1942 he formed a production company with the late artists Ahmed Badr Khan and Hilmi Rafla, under the name (Union of Artists Company). Abdel Halim joined the company in 1948 and produced eight films of his own production.
The film (Doctor Farahat), directed by Togo Mizrahi, is the first film that Abdel Halim Nasr filmed.
The first salary he received was 15 pounds a month, while he was working with director Togo Mizrahi on the movie (Dr. Farhat), and he continued to work with him until his salary reached 1,500 pounds a month, which was the highest salary for a photographer at that time. He directed and filmed a short documentary film (10 minutes) entitled (The Hunting Party) for Copro Film, shot it in colour, and also did the editing.
He established a production company in 1945 with Hilmi Rafla, then Ahmed Badrakhan and Amina Rizk joined them and produced approximately 7 films, then they separated, and Abdel Halim Nasr continued production and produced 8 other films until 1977, the last of which was the film (Palace in the Air).
He won the first photography award for the film (A Night of Love) from the Ministry of Social Affairs in 1951. He won the third photography award for the film (I Do Not Sleep) in the Best Egyptian Film Competition organized by the Ministry of Culture for films shown from 1959 to 1962.
He won the first photography award for the film (Don't Extinguish the Sun) in the Best Egyptian Film Competition organized by the Ministry of Culture for films shown during the period from the beginning of July 1967 to the end of May 1968.
He won a certificate of appreciation for the film “The Dignity of My Wife” for best cinematography.
In 1971, he won the first photography award for the film (Illusions of Love) at the first national festival.
He won the Photography Award for the short film (What is Taken by Force) in 1974 at the Fifth National Festival of Documentary and Short Films. Abdel Halim Nasr went through directing and filming experience with the movie (Palace in the Air), in which he presented the new face, Yusra.
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In memory of Abdel Halim Nasr
Family & Connections
Known For
Frequent Collaborators
Mahmoud El Meligy17 shared works
Emad Hamdy13 shared works
Togo Mizrahi13 shared works
Ferdoos Mohamed12 shared works
Bishara Wakim11 shared works
Anwar Wagdi10 shared works
Leila Mourad9 shared works
Youssef Wahby9 shared works
Yehia Chahine9 shared works
Mohamed Kamel9 shared works
Zaki Ibrahim9 shared works
Rushdy Abaza8 shared worksPhotos
1Full Filmography
89
The Suspect
1981 · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.4
Shafiqa and Metwally
1978 · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.7
A Castle in the Air
1978 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.0
The Liar
1975 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
The Name Caller
1975 · cinematographer
Hobi Al Awal Wa Al Akhir
1975 · cinematographer · ⭐ 3.0
Amira.. My Love
1975 · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.4
Where Is My Mind?
1974 · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.2
Past Love
1973 · cinematographer
The Visitor
1972 · cinematographer
A Nose And Three Eyes
1972 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.5
The Tale of a Girl Named Marmar
1972 · cinematographer
The Fear
1972 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
Something in My Chest
1971 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
My Sister
1971 · cinematographer · ⭐ 5.0
Dalal Al-Masria
1970 · cinematographer
أوهام الحب
1970 · cinematographer
The Land
1970 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.2
Miramar
1969 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.5
Diary of a Country Prosecutor
1969 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.3
Case 68
1968 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
Rawaat El Hob
1968 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.5
Love in Karnak
1967 · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.6
The Second Wife
1967 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.4
Chakawet rejala
1966 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
باسم الحب
1965 · director
The Last Night
1963 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.5
Utmost Joy
1963 · cinematographer
Shafiqa Al-Qibtiya
1963 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
The Sun Will Never Set
1961 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.7
No Tears
1961 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
The Shore of Love
1961 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
ثلاث وريثات
1960 · cinematographer
Bahia
1960 · cinematographer · ⭐ 10.0
Hob Wa Horman
1960 · cinematographer
The Unknown Woman
1959 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
Sayedat el kasr
1958 · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.8
Sleepless
1957 · producer · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.3
Port Said
1957 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
God Is on Our Side
1955 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
The Beast
1954 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.1
The Madness Of Love
1954 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
بعد الوداع
1953 · cinematographer
Immortal Song
1952 · cinematographer · ⭐ 5.0
Lady of The Train
1952 · producer · ⭐ 5.7
Zeinab
1952 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
The Great Clown
1952 · cinematographer · producer · ⭐ 7.0
Yasmine
1950 · cinematographer · ⭐ 10.0
Shore of Love
1950 · producer · ⭐ 7.5
The Flirtation of Girls
1949 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.2
Anbar
1948 · cinematographer
Divorce of Saad Hanem
1948 · cinematographer · ⭐ 10.0
قبلني يا أبي
1947 · cinematographer
Layla, Daughter of the Rich
1946 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
I'm No Angel
1946 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
Glory and tears
1946 · cinematographer
Qesset Gharam
1945 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
Salamah
1945 · cinematographer · ⭐ 10.0
El Mazaher
1945 · cinematographer · ⭐ 10.0
Mohammed Ali Street
1944 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
Nour al-Din and the Three Sailors
1944 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.3
Ibn Al-Haddad
1944 · cinematographer
Layla in the dark
1944 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
Who's Done it ?
1944 · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.5
The Straight Road
1943 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
If I Was Rich
1942 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.5
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1942 · cinematographer · ⭐ 6.7
Bent Zawat
1942 · cinematographer
The Accused
1942 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
Leila, ghadet el camelia
1942 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
Children of the poor
1942 · cinematographer
A groom from Istanbul
1941 · cinematographer
Layla The Schoolgirl
1941 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
A Thousand and One Nights
1941 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
Layla the Country Girl
1941 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
The three musketeers
1940 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
A woman's heart
1940 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
The Bashmakul
1940 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
Lend Me Three Pounds
1939 · cinematographer · ⭐ 10.0
In a rainy night
1939 · cinematographer · editor · ⭐ 8.0
This is my nature!
1938 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
Seven O'clock
1937 · cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
Suspicious Affluence
1937 · cinematographer · ⭐ 10.0
The Night Watchman
1936 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
The Sailor
1935 · cinematographer · ⭐ 8.0
Doctor Farahat
1935 · cinematographer · ⭐ 10.0
The Two Representatives
1934 · cinematographer · ⭐ 7.0
Sons of Egypt
1933 · cinematographer
A Hundred Thousand Pounds
cinematographer · ⭐ 9.0
FAQ
How old is Abdel Halim Nasr?
Abdel Halim Nasr died at the age of 75.
When was Abdel Halim Nasr born?
Abdel Halim Nasr was born on August 2, 1913.
When did Abdel Halim Nasr die?
Abdel Halim Nasr passed away on May 15, 1989.
What is Abdel Halim Nasr's nationality?
Abdel Halim Nasr is Egypt.
How many works has Abdel Halim Nasr appeared in?
Abdel Halim Nasr has 89 credited works in our database.
What is Abdel Halim Nasr known for?
Abdel Halim Nasr is known for Seven O'clock, A Hundred Thousand Pounds, The Sailor, Sons of Egypt.
Where was Abdel Halim Nasr born?
Abdel Halim Nasr was born in Egypt.