Ezzel Dine Zulficar
| Ezzel Dine Zulficar عزالدين ذو الفقار |
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 Ezzel Dine Zulficar |
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| Born | Ezzel Dine Zulficar October 28, 1919(1919-10-28) Cairo, Egypt |
| Died | July 1, 1963 (aged 43) Cairo, Egypt |
| Spouse(s) | Faten Hamama (1947 – 1954) |
Ezzel Dine Zulficar (Arabic: عزالدين ذو الفقار, transliteration: ‘Ezz ad-Dīne Zū al-Fiqār) (1919 – 1963) was an Egyptian film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer.
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Career
Zulficar was born in Cairo, Egypt. As a child, Zulficar was a prodigy. He received a scholarship and studied astronomy. He loved reading, which is what had helped him succeed. He graduated from the military faculty and later became a lieutenant. Although he was doing well in his military career, he decided to start directing. He was influenced by his brother, who was a screenwriter. He started as director Mohamed Abdel Jawad's assistant, but in 1947, he directed his first movie, Aseer al-Zalam (أسير الظلام, "Prisoner of Darkness"). One of his most successful movies as a director was Rud Qalby (رُدّ قلبي, "Return My Heart") which was featured for six weeks in Cairo's cinemas.
In 1947, Zulficar started a production company with the legendary Egyptian actress, Faten Hamama, who was his wife then. He also acted in Khulud (خُلود, "Immortality") along with Hamama. As a writer he was quite successful. He wrote scripts and stories for almost 30 movies. His last works were the direction and scriptwriting for the movie Maw'ed Fi al-Borj (موعد في البُرج, "Meeting at the Tower", 1963). Zulficar died on July of 1963.
Personal life
Zulficar met Faten Hamama while filming the Abu Zayd al-Hilali movie in 1947, which he directed. The two fell in love and married each other. The couple had a daughter, Nadia Zulficar. Their marriage would only last for seven years, as the couple divorced in 1954. The two remained friends, and Hamama even acted in his movies after the divorce.
Filmography
Director
| Year | Title | Arabic Title |
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| 1947 | Prisoner of the Shadows | Aseer el Zalam, أسير الظلام |
| Abu Zayd al-Hilali | Abu Zayd al-Hilali, أبو زيد الهلال | |
| 1948 | Everybody is Singing | Al Kol Yughanni, الكل يغني |
| Immortality | Khulood, خلود | |
| 1949 | She Has Only a Few Piastres | Sahibat Al Malaleem, صاحبة الملاليم |
| Holiday in Hell | Ajaza Fi Jahanam, اجازة في جهنم | |
| 1951 | My Father Deceived Me | Khada'ni Abi, خدعني أبي |
| I am the Past | Ana Al Madi, أنا الماضي | |
| 1952 | Ask My Heart | Isalou Qalbi, اسألوا قلبي |
| 1953 | The Murderer's Suspicion | Shak Al Qatel, شك القاتل |
| The Night Train | Qitar al-Layl, قطار الليل | |
| 1954 | Wafa' | Wafa', وفاء |
| The Farewell Dance | Raqsat Al Wada', رقصة الوداع | |
| Date with Life | Maw'ed Ma' al-Hayat, موعد مع الحياة | |
| The Local Boy | Ibn Al Hara, ابن الحارة | |
| Stronger Than Love | Aqwa Min Al Hob, أقوى من الحب | |
| 1955 | Date With Happiness | Maw'ed Ma' Al-Hayat, موعد مع الحياة |
| I'm Going | Inni Rahila, اني راحلة | |
| Dearer Than My Eyes | Aghla Min Aynaya, أغلى من عينايا | |
| 1956 | The Shore of Memories | Shate' Al Zikrayat, شاطئ الذكريات |
| The Absent Lady | Al Gha'iba, الغائبة | |
| 1957 | Port Said | Bor-Said, بورسعيد |
| A Fugitive from Love | Hareb Min Al Hub, هارب من الحب | |
| Wakeful Eyes | Oyoon Sahira, عيون ساهرة | |
| 1958 | The Road of Hope | Tareeq Al Amal, طريق الأمل |
| Return My Heart | Rudda Qalbi, رُد قلبي | |
| A Woman on the Road | Imra'a Fi Al Tareeq, امرأة في الطريق | |
| My Heart and I | Qalbi wa Ana, قلبي و أنا | |
| 1959 | The Street of Love | Tareeq al Hob, طريق الحب |
| Among the Ruins | Bain el Atlal, بين الأطلال | |
| 1960 | The Second Man | Al Rajul al Thani, الرجل الثاني |
| The Girls and Summer | Al Banat wa Al Sayf, البنات و الصيف | |
| 1961 | The River of Love | Nahr Al Hub, نهر الحب |
| 1962 | The Black Candles | Al Shumou Al Sawda', الشموع السوداء |
| 1963 | Meeting at the Tower | Maw'ed Fi al Burj, موعد في البرج |
Screenwriter
| Year | Title | Arabic Title |
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| 1947 | Prisoner of the Shadows | Aseer el Zalam, أسير الظلام |
| Abuzeid al-Hilali | Abuzeid al-Hilali, أبو زيد الهلال | |
| 1948 | Everybody is Singing | Al Kol Yughanni, الكل يغني |
| Immortality | Khulood, خلود | |
| 1949 | She Has Only a Few Piastres | Sahibat Al Malaleem, صاحبة الملاليم |
| 1951 | I Am The Past | Ana Al Madi, أنا الماضي |
| 1952 | Ask My Heart | Isalou Qalbi, اسألوا قلبي |
| 1953 | The Night Train | Qitar al-Layl, قطار الليل |
| 1954 | The Farewell Dance | Raqsat Al Wada', رقصة الوداع |
| Date With Life | Maw'ed Ma' al-Hayat, موعد مع الحياة | |
| The Local Boy | Ibn Al Hara, ابن الحارة | |
| Stronger Than Love | Aqwa Min Al Hob, أقوى من الحب | |
| 1955 | Date With Happiness | Maw'ed Ma' Al-Sa`dah, موعد مع الحياة |
| I'm Going | Inni Rahila, اني راحلة | |
| Dearer Than My Eyes | Aghla Min Aynaya, أغلى من عينايا | |
| 1956 | The Shore of Memories | Shate' Al Zikrayat, شاطئ الذكريات |
| The Absent Lady | Al Gha'iba, الغائبة | |
| 1957 | Port Said | Bor-Said, بورسعيد |
| A Fugitive from Love | Hareb Min Al Hub, هارب من الحب | |
| Wakeful Eyes | Oyoon Sahira, عيون ساهرة | |
| 1958 | The Road of Hope | Tareeq Al Amal, طريق الأمل |
| Return My Heart | Rudda Qalbi, رُد قلبي | |
| A Woman on the Road | Imra'a Fi Al Tareeq, امرأة في الطريق | |
| 1959 | Among the Ruins | Bayn al Atlal, بين الأطلال |
| 1960 | The Second Man | Al Rajul al Thani, الرجل الثاني |
| 1961 | The River of Love | Nahr Al Hub, نهر الحب |
| 1963 | Saladin | Naser Salah al-Dine, ناصر صلاح الدين |
| Meeting at the Tower | Maw'ed Fi al Burj, موعد في البرج |
Producer
| Year | Title | Arabic Title |
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| 1947 | Prisoner of the Shadows | Aseer el Zalam, أسير الظلام |
| 1959 | Among the Ruins | Bayn al Atlal, بين الأطلال |
| 1960 | The Second Man | Al Rajul al Thani, الرجل الثاني |
| 1962 | The Black Candles | Al Shumou Al Sawda', الشموع السوداء |
Actor
| Year | Title | Arabic Title | Role |
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| 1948 | Immortality | Kholood, خلود | Mahmoud |
References
- Filmography, IMDb. Retrieved on 26 November 2006.
- Biography, Yalla Cinema. Retrieved on 26 November 2006.
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