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Nadia Hamza

1939 – 2012

Egyptian filmmaker

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About Nadia Hamza

Lived 1939 – 2012 (aged 73). Nadia Hamza was an Egyptian film director, screenwriter, film producer, filmmaker, writer and journalist.

Nadia Hamza (born 1939 in Port Said) is an Egyptian film director, producer and screenwriter. Before directing, Hamza worked as a scriptwriter, assistant and producer. She became a successful director and screenwriter known for making films with female leads discussing women aspirations and experiences. In 1994 she founded her own production company, Seven Stars Studio and began collaborating with other Egyptian filmmakers. She later found a job at a popular Egyptian magazine, 'Al Kawakeb' which led her to making connections with artists, actors, producers and film directors. She took a course in script writing at the Cinema Institute and became an assistant to her teacher Niazi Mustafa who was also a film director.

Filmography Producer The Peacock/Al Tawoos (1982) Director Sea of Fantasy/ Bahr al-awham (1984) Women/ Al-Nisa (1985) Women Behind Bars/ Nisa Khalfa al-qoudban (1986) A Woman’s Greed/Hiq Imra’ah (1987) The Woman and the Law/ Al-Mar’ah wa-I-qanoun (1988) Unfortunately Woman/ Imra’ah li-I-asaf (1988) Ma'araket Alnaqeeb Nadia (1990) Nesaa Sa'aleek (1991) Emra'a Wa Emra'a (1995) Wehyat Alby Wa Afraho (2000) Assistant Director 'Saghira Ala Al Hobb (1966)

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Who was Nadia Hamza?

Egyptian filmmaker

When was Nadia Hamza born?

Nadia Hamza was born on 1 June 1939 in Port Said.

When did Nadia Hamza die?

Nadia Hamza died on 18 September 2012 in Cairo.

What was Nadia Hamza's occupation?

Nadia Hamza was a film director, screenwriter, film producer, filmmaker, writer and journalist.

What nationality was Nadia Hamza?

Nadia Hamza was Egyptian.

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· Wikipedia: Nadia Hamza

· Wikidata: Q50505171

· DBpedia: Nadia Hamza

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