Youssef Chahine
Youssef Chahine (Arabic: يوسف شاهين; 25 January 1926 – 27 July 2008) was an Egyptian film director active in the Egyptian film industry since 1950. He was credited with launching the career of actor Omar Sharif. A critically acclaimed director frequently seen in film festivals during decades, Chahine also had his reach to wider international filmgoers' audiences as one of the co-directors of 11'9"01 September 11.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Chahine Youssef |
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| Birth date | January 25, 1926 |
| Birth name | Gabriel Youssef Chahine |
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| Date of death | July 27, 2008 |
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