Hassan Al-Imam
- Director
- Actor
- Screenwriter
Also known as: حسن الإمام · Hassan El Imam · Hassan El Emam · Hasan El-Emam
Hassan El Imam is an Egyptian director. He was born in the city of Mansoura in 1919, and received his education at a French school in Cairo, but after his father died following a financial crisis, Hassan was forced to work at an early age to provide for his family, and as he was fluent in both English and French, he started working as a translator. He then moved to working in film as an assistant director to Youssef Wahba. El Imam started his directorial career in a period that was dominated by melodramas and tragic stories in film, which was the major influence on his style and aesthetic, and led his films to become blockbusters, despite the constant panning from critics even after his death. El Imam's directorial debut was “Mala'ikat Gohanam” (Hell's Angels) in 1946. His most famous films from this period include: “Al Yatimatan” (The Two Orphans) (1948), “Zalamoony Elnas” (People Oppressed Me) (1950). In 1962, El Imam started a new phase in his career, by landing as a substitute for director Salah Abu Seif on the film adaptation of Naguib Mahfouz's “Bein El Qasrein” (Between the Two Palaces). He then continued to direct extremely successful film adaptations of Naguib Mahfouz novels, including “Zuqaq Almidaq” (Almidaq Alley) (1963), “Qasr Elshouq” (Palace of Longing) (1966), and “Alsokkareya” (1973). Despite meeting acclaim from audience, El Imam has always been accused by critics of ruining Mahfouz's novels with his film adaptations. In the 1970's, El Imam started shifting away from melodramas and experimented with different genres, mainly comedies and musicals that were also highly successful among audiences, starting with “Khally Balak men Zuzu” (Take Care of Zuzu) in 1972, which had a theatrical run of over a year and became one of the highest grossing Egyptians films of all time. He invested Zuzu's success afterwards to make other musical comedies like “Hekayty ma'a Elzaman” (My Story with Time) and “Amira Hobby Ana” (Amira my Love). El Imam co-wrote most of his films, and was known for seeking inspiration from French popular stories and fairy tales. He died on the 29th of January, 1988 at the age of 66.
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Hussein Reyaad15 shared works
Farid Shawqy14 shared works
Hussain Ismael14 shared works
Samir Sabri13 shared works
Mahmoud El Meligy12 shared works
Emad Hamdy12 shared works
ElSayed Bedir11 shared works
Fakher Fakher11 shared works
Faten Hamama10 shared works
Thuraya Helmy10 shared works
Mohsen Sarhan10 shared worksPhotos
1Full Filmography
92
Graveyards for Rent
1986 · actor · ⭐ 7.0
The era of love
1986 · director · ⭐ 10.0
Bokra Ahla Men El-Naharda
1986 · actor · director · writer
Bitter honey of love
1985 · director
Kaydahonna Azeem
1983 · director
Lial
1982 · director · ⭐ 4.0
Who is he in society?
1982 · director
Fangs
1981 · actor · ⭐ 6.0
Blood on Pink Dress
1981 · writer · director
Do not wrong women
1980 · director · writer
El-Ganna Taht Qadmeha
1979 · director · writer
Queen of Tarab
1979 · director
Hob Fauq Al-Burkan
1978 · director · writer
Al-Qadeya Al-Mashhora
1978 · writer · director
Prayer of the oppressed
1977 · director
Rendezvous with Soso
1977 · writer · ⭐ 6.0
Al-Karawan Loh Shafayef
1976 · director · writer
Be Good to Your Parents
1976 · director · writer
Qamar Al-Zaman
1976 · director · writer · ⭐ 10.0
Badia Masabni
1975 · writer · director
Wantaha Al-Hob
1975 · director
Hadha Uhibbuh wa Hadha Uriduh
1975 · director
Don't leave me alone
1975 · director
Amira.. My Love
1975 · director · writer · ⭐ 6.4
Oh The wonders of time
1974 · director · writer
Agony over smiling lips
1974 · director
My Story With Time
1974 · director · ⭐ 9.0
Bamba Kasher
1974 · director · ⭐ 7.0
Al Sokkareya
1973 · director
Imtithal
1972 · director
Love & Pride
1972 · actor · director · ⭐ 6.0
بنت بديعة
1972 · director
الحب المحرم
1971 · director
Al-Hob Walmal
1971 · director · writer
Last Mostahtera
1971 · director
Shaqa Mafrousha
1970 · director
Dalal Al-Masria
1970 · writer · director
Sweet Aziza
1969 · director
An Ordinary Girl
1968 · director · producer · ⭐ 10.0
The Beggars' Strike
1967 · director
Mansion of Longing
1966 · director · ⭐ 8.0
Huwa wa el nessaa
1966 · writer · director · ⭐ 7.0
Three Thieves
1966 · director · ⭐ 5.8
The Nun
1965 · director · ⭐ 9.0
Heya Wil Regal
1965 · director · ⭐ 7.0
A Tale from the Arabian Nights
1964 · director · ⭐ 10.0
Between Two Palaces
1964 · director · ⭐ 6.0
The Newspaper Seller
1963 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.0
Alley of The Pestle
1963 · director · ⭐ 6.2
Shafiqa Al-Qibtiya
1963 · director · ⭐ 9.0
The Miracle
1962 · director · ⭐ 7.0
Alkhataya
1962 · director · ⭐ 7.0
The Student
1961 · director · writer · ⭐ 8.0
Hayati hi althaman
1961 · director · writer · ⭐ 9.0
Alkharsaa
1961 · director · ⭐ 9.0
Saedat El Rigal
1960 · director · ⭐ 9.0
Money and Women
1960 · director · writer · ⭐ 10.0
Wife from the Street
1960 · director · writer · ⭐ 8.5
I'm accusing
1960 · director
Divine Love
1960 · director · ⭐ 10.0
Qoloob El Azara
1958 · actor · director · writer · ⭐ 9.0
Awattif
1958 · director · ⭐ 7.0
Hob Min Narr
1958 · director · ⭐ 9.0
Little devil
1958 · director · writer · ⭐ 10.0
Eghraa
1957 · director · writer
House of Forbidden Pleasures
1957 · director · ⭐ 7.0
The Great Love
1957 · director · writer
I'll Never Cry
1957 · director · ⭐ 8.5
Lawahez
1957 · director · ⭐ 8.0
Farewell at dawn
1956 · director · writer · ⭐ 8.0
The Body
1955 · director · writer · ⭐ 9.0
Banat Al-Lail
1955 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.0
Al-Malak Al-Zalem
1954 · director · ⭐ 10.0
Qolob El Nas
1954 · director
The Bread Seller
1953 · writer · director · ⭐ 9.0
Love In The Darkness
1953 · director · ⭐ 9.0
Scandal monger
1953 · director · writer · ⭐ 10.0
Fi Sharaa Meen
1953 · director · ⭐ 7.0
Cup of torment
1952 · director · writer · ⭐ 10.0
The Time of Miracles
1952 · writer · director · ⭐ 9.0
Ghadab El Waledain
1952 · director · ⭐ 8.0
People's secrets
1951 · director · ⭐ 8.0
Ana bint Nass
1951 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.0
Hokm Elqawi
1951 · director · ⭐ 10.0
Zalamoni El Nas
1950 · director · ⭐ 9.0
Saa La Qalbak
1950 · director
The Two Orphans
1948 · director · writer · ⭐ 10.0
Elsetat Afaret
1948 · director · ⭐ 7.5
Angels in Hell
1946 · director
Passion and Revenge
1944 · actor · ⭐ 7.7
The invisibility cap
1944 · actor
Valley of stars
1943 · actor
FAQ
How old is Hassan Al-Imam?
Hassan Al-Imam died at the age of 68.
When was Hassan Al-Imam born?
Hassan Al-Imam was born on March 6, 1919.
When did Hassan Al-Imam die?
Hassan Al-Imam passed away on January 29, 1988.
What is Hassan Al-Imam's nationality?
Hassan Al-Imam is Egypt.
How many works has Hassan Al-Imam appeared in?
Hassan Al-Imam has 92 credited works in our database.
What is Hassan Al-Imam known for?
Hassan Al-Imam is known for Graveyards for Rent, Fangs, Qoloob El Azara, Bokra Ahla Men El-Naharda.
Where was Hassan Al-Imam born?
Hassan Al-Imam was born in Al Mansoura, Egypt.