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Ahmed Badrakhan (18 September 1909 – 26 August 1969) was an Egyptian film director and screenwriter of Iraqi Kurdish origin.[1] He directed 41 films between 1936 and 1968. He is famous for his 1952 romantic drama A Night of Love starring Mahmoud Almeleji and Mariam Fakhr Eddine. He directed Intisar al-chabab (1941) which for the first time starred the virtuoso oud player and singer Farid al-Atrash along with singer Asmahan. He was married to Asmahan, and would be a central figure in Misr studios,[2] Egypts most popular cinema studio at the time.
Ahmed Badrakhan | |
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| Born | 18 September 1909 Egypt |
| Died | 26 August 1969 (aged 59) Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Citizenship | Egyptian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1936–1968 |
| Known for | A Night of Love |
| Spouse | Asmahan (div.) |
| Children | Ali Badrakhan |
Selected filmography
edit- Weddad (1936)
- Intisar Al Shabab (1941)
- El kahira-Baghdad (1947)
- Ana Wa inta (1950)
- A Night of Love (1951)
- Lahn hubi (1954)
- Alashan eyounik (1955)
- Allah maana (1955)
- Izhay ansak (1956)
References
edit- ^ "Remembering Ahmed Badrakhan: Egyptian pioneer of musical film - Film - Arts & Culture". Ahram Online. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "The lost honor of Farid al-Atrash, Egyptian legend". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
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