Magdy Ahmed Aly
Magdi Ahmed Ali’s creative career began when he worked as an assistant director for several directors who included Mohamed Khan, Khairy Bushara and Youssif Shaheen. Fourteen years later in 1996 Magdi directed his first film title “Ya Donya ya Gharamy” (“Life My Love”). That work was followed by other titles such as 1998’s “al-Battal” (“The Hero”) which starred Ahmed Zakky, “Assrar al-Bannat” (“Girl’s Secrets”) and “Khaltat Fawziyah” (“Fawziyah’s Recipe”). Moreover, Magdi Ahmed wrote and directed “’Assafeer al-Ganna” (“Birds of Paradise”) which starred Fathy ‘Abd Al Wahab in addition to directing the television series “Frisca” and “Mamlakat al-Gabbal” (“Mountain Kingdom”) which aired in Ramadan, 2010.
He studied directing at the Higher Institute for Cinema after completing his education at the Pharmaceutical Faculty.
Acting
Crew
Movie
The Wife of an Important Man
Assistant Director
1988
Movie
The Preacher
Director
2017
Movie
Girl's Secrets
Director
2001
Movie
Kaborya
Co-Director
1990
Movie
Birds of the Nile
Executive Producer
2010
Movie
Knight of the City
Co-Director
1992
Movie
Omar's Journey
Co-Director
1986
Movie
Happened on 2 Talaat Harb
Director
2022
Movie
Laughter, Joy, Work and Love
Assistant Director
1993
Movie
Al Basha
Co-Director
1993
Movie
Untamed Desire
Co-Director
1991
Movie
O Lovely Life
Director
1996