Mahmoud Abu Zaid

Egyptian screenwriter and storyteller whose imaginative scripts shaped decades of beloved Arabic-language cinema.

What do we know about Mahmoud Abu Zaid?

Here are the key biographical details about Mahmoud Abu Zaid:

  • Name: Mahmoud Abu Zaid
  • Also Known As: محمود أبو زيد, Mahmoud Abou Zeid, Mahmoud Abu Zeid
  • Date of Birth: May 7, 1941
  • Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt
  • Date of Death: December 11, 2016
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Writer
  • Crew Jobs: Writer, Story, Screenplay, Original Film Writer, Creator

What is Mahmoud Abu Zaid known for?

Mahmoud Abu Zaid was an Egyptian writer whose notable works include:

  • El Keif (1985, Movie)
  • The Egg and the Stone (1990, Movie)
  • The Shame (1982, Movie)
  • Monsters Run (1987, Movie)
  • Bonne Soirée (2010, Movie)
  • Rooster Among Hens (1992, Movie)
  • Humiliation (1990, Movie)
  • Ladies' Threshold (1995, Movie)
  • The Red Notebook (2000, Movie)
  • The Killers (1971, Movie)

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