Youssef Chahine
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Summary
Youssef Chahine was born on January 25, 1926[1], in Alexandria[2]. He died on July 27, 2008[3], in Cairo[4]. He worked as an actor[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and film screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,280 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Egypt[11]
- Native language: Arabic[12]
- Ethnic group: Syro-Lebanese in Egypt[13]
- Occupation: director[14]
- Field of work: film production[15], acting[16], film direction[17], film screenwriting[18]
- Educated at: Collège Saint Marc, Alexandria[19], Victoria College[20]
- Award received: Silver Bear[21], François Chalais Prize[22], honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[23]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Youssef Chahine[26]
- Archives at: Cinémathèque Française[27]
- Family name: Chahine[28]
- Given name: Youssef[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Films directed by Youssef Chahine[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Filmography: filmography of Youssef Chahine[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[33], French[34], English[35]
- Name in native language: يوسف جبرائيل شاهين[36]
- Start of work period: 1950[37]
- End of work period: 2004[38]
Why It Matters
Youssef Chahine has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include The Nile and the Life[41], a film[42], written by Abdurrahman Ahmed Şerkavi[43].
FAQs
Where was Youssef Chahine born?
Youssef Chahine's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
Where did Youssef Chahine die?
Youssef Chahine passed away in Cairo[4].
What did Youssef Chahine do for work?
Youssef Chahine worked as an actor[5], film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and film screenwriter[9].
Where did Youssef Chahine go to school?
Youssef Chahine was educated at Collège Saint Marc, Alexandria[19] and Victoria College[20].
What awards did Youssef Chahine receive?
Honors received include Silver Bear[21], François Chalais Prize[22], and honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[23].