Cairo International Film Festival, headed by artist Hussein Fahmy, mourns the renowned screenwriter Ahmed Abdullah, who passed away after an impactful artistic career, during which he enriched Egyptian cinema with many prominent works.
Over the past twenty-five years, the late screenwriter made clear contributions to Egyptian cinema. His writing was distinguished by its ability to capture the pulse of Egyptian society and present realistic characters that widely resonated with the public. He offered important works to cinema, most notably the films « Cabaret, » « Al Farah, » and « El Leila El Kebira, » alongside his long-time collaborator, the late director Sameh Abdel Aziz.
At the start of his cinematic career, Ahmed Abdullah’s name was also linked to several comedic works that achieved great commercial success and helped launch a generation of artists to stardom, including the films « Al Nazer » and « El Lemby. » His career reflected an ability to move between different artistic genres, leaving a distinctive mark on the history of contemporary Egyptian cinema.
As the festival’s management extends its sincere condolences to his family, loved ones, and the film community, it affirms that the late writer’s works will remain a vital and cherished part of the legacy of Egyptian cinema.
