Ahmed Badrakhan (18 September 1909 – 26 August 1969) was an Egyptian film director and screenwriter of 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.
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Born | (1909-09-18)18 September 1909 Egypt |
Died | 26 August 1969(1969-08-26) (aged 59) Egypt |
Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
Years active | 1936–1968 |
Spouse | Asmahan (div.) |
Children | Ali Badrakhan |
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