Atef Salem (Egyptian Arabic: عاطف سالم; 23 July 1927 – 30 July 2002) was an Egyptian film director.[1] He directed 32 films between 1954 and 2001. Many of his films were scripted by the novelist Naguib Mahfouz.[2] His 1967 film Khan el khalili was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival.[3]
Atef Salem عاطف سالم | |
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Born | (1927-07-23)23 July 1927 Sudan |
Died | 30 July 2002(2002-07-30) (aged 75) Cairo, Egypt |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1954-2001 |
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