Ahmed Khorshed (1913 - 1973) أحمد خورشيد
Biography
An Egyptian cinematographer who was born in Abdeen district in Cairo in 1913. He completed his studies and obtained a French certificate in Commerce. After that, his father helped him to join Studio Misr when it opened. He worked as a photographer and in shooting many...Read more documentaries, including "Cairo's Symphony" directed by Salah Abu Seif. He is known for The Black Market (1945), The Postman (1968), and A Touch of Fear (1969). He had a major role in establishing the first talking newspaper Egypt in 1959. He also established the first laboratory for photography and film development and took charge of its management. In 1972, he taught at the Higher Institute of Cinema and became the head of the photography department at the institute. He also discovered many cinematographers who started as his assistants. In 1951, he produced and directed the movie Mr. Lion (1951), starring Shadya. He died on December 23, 1973.
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- Nationality:
- Egypt
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- Date of Birth:
- 21 February 1913
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- Birth Country:
- Egypt
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- Died on:
- 23 December 1973
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Cinematographer (55)
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- Back Streets
- 1974 - Movie
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- Al-Shaimaa
- 1972 - Movie
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- Al-Ikhtyar
- 1971 - Movie
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- Some Live Twice
- 1971 - Movie
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- A Tale from the Country
- 1969 - Movie
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- Shey Min Al-Khouf
- 1969 - Movie
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- Al Bostagy
- 1968 - Movie
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- El Motmardoon
- 1968 - Movie
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- Al-Enab Al-Morr
- 1965 - Movie
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- Gharam Al-Asyad
- 1961 - Movie
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- Bein Edayk
- 1960 - Movie
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- Shatee Elasrar
- 1958 - Movie
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- Maleesh Gheirak
- 1958 - Movie
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- Inta Habibi
- 1957 - Movie
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- El Qalb Loh Ahkam
- 1956 - Movie
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- I'm the East
- 1956 - Movie
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- Girls of Today
- 1956 - Movie
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- Seraa Fel Minaa
- 1956 - Movie
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- Wada'at Hobbak
- 1956 - Movie
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- Hayah Aw Moot
- 1954 - Movie
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- Raqsat Al-Wada'a
- 1954 - Movie
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- Seraa Fel Wadi
- 1954 - Movie
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- Son of the Alley
- 1953 - Movie
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- Aqwa mn Al-Hob
- 1953 - Movie
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- El Shaq El Qatel
- 1953 - Movie
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- Muamara
- 1953 - Movie
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- Wafaa
- 1953 - Movie
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- Ask My Heart
- 1952 - Movie
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- Mn ayn lik haza
- 1952 - Movie
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- Me and You
- 1950 - Movie
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- Gooz El-Arba'a
- 1950 - Movie
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- Demoaa El Farah
- 1950 - Movie
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- I Love You Only
- 1949 - Movie
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- The Unknown Future
- 1948 - Movie
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- The Little Millionaire
- 1948 - Movie
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- Hayah Ha'era
- 1948 - Movie
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- Son of Antar
- 1947 - Movie
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- The Avenger
- 1947 - Movie
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- Habeeb Al-Oumr
- 1947 - Movie
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- Sunset
- 1947 - Movie
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- El mady el maghool
- 1946 - Movie
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- Al Na'eb Al Aam
- 1946 - Movie
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- Man of the Future
- 1946 - Movie
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- El-Souq El-Sodaa
- 1945 - Movie
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- Shahr aleasal
- 1945 - Movie
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- Qesset Gharam
- 1945 - Movie
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- Nadouga
- 1944 - Movie
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- Bint al shaykh
- 1943 - Movie
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- Hubun min alsama'
- 1943 - Movie
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- A Heart's Calling
- 1943 - Movie
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- 'Uhibu alghalt
- 1942 - Movie
- (Photographer)
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- Nemrah 6 / Alomr Wahid
- 1942 - Movie
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- Si Omar
- 1941 - Movie
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- Nawadir Abdel Hadi Afandi
- 1939 - Movie - Short
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- Wedad
- 1936 - Movie
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Producer (1)
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- Al-Sab'a Afandy
- 1951 - Movie
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Other (1)
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- Al-Sab'a Afandy
- 1951 - Movie
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Director (1)
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- Al-Sab'a Afandy
- 1951 - Movie
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Art Director (1)
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- Gooz El-Arba'a
- 1950 - Movie
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Photographer (1)
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- Muniat shababii
- 1937 - Movie
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An Egyptian cinematographer who was born in Abdeen district in Cairo in 1913. He completed his studies and obtained a French certificate in Commerce. After that, his father helped...Read more him to join Studio Misr when it opened. He worked as a photographer and in shooting many documentaries, including "Cairo's Symphony" directed by Salah Abu Seif. He is known for The Black Market (1945), The Postman (1968), and A Touch of Fear (1969). He had a major role in establishing the first talking newspaper Egypt in 1959. He also established the first laboratory for photography and film development and took charge of its management. In 1972, he taught at the Higher Institute of Cinema and became the head of the photography department at the institute. He also discovered many cinematographers who started as his assistants. In 1951, he produced and directed the movie Mr. Lion (1951), starring Shadya. He died on December 23, 1973.
- Nationality:
- Egypt
- Birth Name:
- Ahmed Mohamed Omar Khorshed
- Date of Birth:
- 21 February 1913
- Birth Country:
- Egypt
- Birth City:
- Al Qahirah
- Died on:
- 23 December 1973
