Ahmed Yehia
Also known as: أحمد يحيى
A director and screenwriter, he began his artistic career at a young age, where he stood opposite the late Nightingale Abdel Halim Hafez as an actor in the films Love Story and Girls and Summer. He studied cinema and obtained a bachelor’s degree from the Higher Institute of Cinema in 1968, directing division, and worked as an assistant director with directors Helmy Halim, Ashraf Fahmy, Hussein Kamal, and Mohamed Abdel Aziz. Director Ahmed Yahya is considered one of the most important directors of his generation, and critics described him as the successor to the late director Ezz El-Dim. Al-Faqar and director Ahmed Yahya won many awards, and Rushdi Abaza and Farid Shawqi considered him their favorite director. Director Ahmed Yahya is considered one of the directors who were interested in transforming Arab and international literary texts into films.
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In memory of Ahmed Yehia
Known For
Frequent Collaborators
Mostafa Moharram8 shared works
Farid Shawqy6 shared works
Hosny Abdul Jalil6 shared works
Naglaa Fathy5 shared works
Sami Sarhan5 shared works
Rashwan Mustafa5 shared works
Farouq Al Fishawy4 shared works
Mahmoud Yassin4 shared works
Layla Olwy4 shared works
Mahmoud Abdel Aziz4 shared works
Waheid Seif4 shared works
Nabila Obeid3 shared worksPhotos
1Full Filmography
24
Suspicious Trip
2002 · director · ⭐ 5.0
اللحظات الأخيرة
2000 · director
Ragol Laho Maddi
2000 · director
Light and fire
1999 · director
Samara Al-Amir
1992 · director
The servant
1990 · director · ⭐ 9.0
We're All Thieves, My Dear
1989 · director · ⭐ 5.3
Al Sabr fi Al-Malahat
1986 · director
Karakon On The Street
1986 · director · producer · ⭐ 7.0
Intihar Saheb Al-shaqqa
1986 · director
El Mwazafoun Fel Ard
1985 · director · ⭐ 6.8
As Not to Fly the Smoke
1984 · director · producer · ⭐ 7.8
Ghdaan saantaqim
1983 · director
Oh, How Generous You Are, Lord
1983 · actor
Wedad, The Belly Dancer
1983 · director
Hakamt El-Mahkama
1981 · director · writer
Farewell to Torment
1981 · director · ⭐ 5.9
A Night When the Moon Cried
1980 · director · ⭐ 6.0
Hob La Yara Al-Shams
1980 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.0
Don't cry, my love of life
1979 · director · writer
The Dirty Hands
1979 · actor · director
Journey to oblivion
1978 · director
Torment is a Woman
1977 · director · ⭐ 6.0
Love Story
1959 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
FAQ
How old is Ahmed Yehia?
Ahmed Yehia died at the age of 74.
When was Ahmed Yehia born?
Ahmed Yehia was born on June 16, 1947.
When did Ahmed Yehia die?
Ahmed Yehia passed away on February 7, 2022.
What is Ahmed Yehia's nationality?
Ahmed Yehia is Egypt.
How many works has Ahmed Yehia appeared in?
Ahmed Yehia has 24 credited works in our database.
What is Ahmed Yehia known for?
Ahmed Yehia is known for The Dirty Hands, Oh, How Generous You Are, Lord, Samara Al-Amir, A Night When the Moon Cried.
Where was Ahmed Yehia born?
Ahmed Yehia was born in Egypt.