Maher Awwad

Maher Awwad

History

An Egyptian scriptwriter and author, who graduated from the High Cinema Institute in 1983. He formed an artistic duo with director Sherif Arafa, as they presented bold and controversial films such as The Third Class. After Arafa started collaborating with Wahid Hamed, Awwad formed a new duo with the assistant director from his previous films, but this time he served as a director. He was married to actress Soad Hosny until her death.

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Maher Awwad

Movies

A Friend Indeed
A Friend Indeed
Writer
Gad and Osama are childhood best friends. Osama was raised by his grandfather, as his parents died in a train crash. When presented with one job opportunity in a gulf country, they agree to let Gad take it and Osama stays behind to take care of his grandpa and Gad’s elderly mother. Five years later, Gad returns to Cairo on vacation and Osama comically convinces him to stay with them.
A Generous Gesture
A Generous Gesture
Writer
a young man trying to find his way to be an actor and he met with girl she also wants to be actress and they accused of murder of one director
Love on The Fridge
Love on The Fridge
Writer
A middle class man struggling with life ,Finds an opportunity to freeze his body till better days come.
Silence!
Silence!
Writer
The married couple Hommos and Halawa perform their choreographic show in the street, to the amusement of a record label owner who records a song for them. When a famous singer called Ghandour steals their song, they embark on a journey to take revenge.
Silence!
Silence!
Producer
The married couple Hommos and Halawa perform their choreographic show in the street, to the amusement of a record label owner who records a song for them. When a famous singer called Ghandour steals their song, they embark on a journey to take revenge.
O, Mehalabeya
O, Mehalabeya
Writer
(Shukri) Director and his friend (Marei) screenwriter, cooperate and struggle in front of all obstacles to make a film about (reproach) popular dancer during the British occupation, which has a sense of national duty, it helps guerrillas with money and information, and contribute to the assassination attempt on King Farouk.
The Third Class
The Third Class
Writer
A group of football team supporters go through a lot of trouble to watch the games while the management headed by Captain Aouf are reaping benefits effortlessly. To calm their rage Sorour is appointed as their representative in the council only to unravel their scam further, so they continue their revolt.
The Dwarfs Are Coming
The Dwarfs Are Coming
Writer
Shehab the advertising director, makes a successful ad campaign for the opening of a disco, making many young people come to the disco, causing a huge fire. Shocked by the accident,he travels to Alexandria where he meets Chico the dwarf and helps him face a businessman who wants to take their land.