Wael Ehsan
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Wael Ihsan is an Egyptian director. He graduated at the faculty of commerce in 1986, then studied film production at the High Cinema Institute of Cairo until 1991. His breakthrough came at the early 2000s, with his debut “El Lemby”, which was one of the most successful films in Egyptian cinema history. He followed El Lemby with “Elly Baly Balak”, a sequel that was as successful as the first film. Ihsan then went on to make A-list star-led blockbuster comedies, like “Zaki Chan”, “Amir El Behar” (Prince of the Seas), “Bobbos” and “Nour Einy” (Light of My Eyes).
Known for
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Zaki Chan (2005)
Director
Prince of the Seas (2009)
Director
Family Business (2026)
Director
The Student Cop (2004)
Director
Tarek's Situation (2006)
Director
Light of My Eyes (2010)
Director
Life's Speed Bump (2006)
Director
Step Outside (2018)
Director
You Know Who (2003)
Director
Ramadan Mabrouk Abou El Allamen Hamouda (2008)
Director
El Lemby (2002)
Director
The Nightingale of Dokki (2008)
Director
Helm Al Omr (2008)
Director
Ms. Mammy (2012)
Director
Bobbos (2009)
Director
An Hour and a Half (2012)
Director
Hassan and Boklos (2016)
Director
Azima's Gang (2024)
Director
Born to Be a Criminal (2006)
Director
Martial Marriage (2014)
Director
Wherever You Go (2023)
Director
Hasan wa Buqluz (2016)
Director