Saad Nadim
Born: February 17, 1920 — March 11, 1980Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt4 credits
Saad Nadim (1920–1980) was an Egyptian documentary filmmaker and pioneer of Arab non-fiction cinema. Trained under John Grierson in England, he returned to Egypt to direct more than 65 films exploring culture, history, and national identity. He is remembered as a foundational figure in Egyptian documentary filmmaking.
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In memory of Saad Nadim
Date of passing: March 11, 1980Age at death: 60