Inas El Degheidy

Born: 1953-03-10

Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt

Biography

Inas El Degheidy is one of the most famous and controversial female directors in the Middle East. A blatant feminist, many of her movies discuss issues that pertain to women and their role in Arab societies and the plight of women in Middle Eastern culture. Most of her characters are empowered females and spread the message that women deserve the same freedoms as men in society. Her films are criticized by conservatives as being too risqué and racy.

Known For

Time of the Forbidden
The Red Rose
The Night Of Fatima's Arrest
Let's Dance
Whom Should We Shoot?
Bird Of The Orient
One Woman Is Not Enough
The Law, Excuse Us
4-2-4
Cheap Flesh

Top Movie Credits

Let's Dance Director
Whom Should We Shoot? Script Supervisor
Bird Of The Orient Assistant Director
4-2-4 Co-Director
Cheap Flesh Director