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Movie
Directing
Muhammad Shahin
- Died
- Credits
- 11 titles
Biography
Muhammad Shahin (1932 - 2004) was a late Syrian film director. Born in 1931, he is considered one of the founders of the second generation of Syrian cinema. He served as Director General of the General Film Organization in Damascus. He also founded the Damascus International Film Festival and was married to "the star of the Arab world," Mona Wassef.
He is one of the first Syrian directors to present his work at the General Film Organization. His first film was "Flower of the City" in 1965. He also produced several documentaries. The themes of his films are predominantly romantic and seek poetic realism. He blends a balanced artistic vision with popular appeal. He is one of the most prolific Syrian directors, with nineteen feature films to his credit.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 2
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Smiling Between Tears Film | |
| 1977 | Jungle of Wolves Film |
Crew credits 10
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sea, O', Sea Film | Director |
| 1985 | The Sun on a Cloudy Day Film | Director |
| 1984 | Amtar sayfia Film | Director, Writer |
| 1982 | Murder by Sequence Film | Director, Writer |
| 1977 | Jungle of Wolves Film | Writer, Director |
| 1977 | Goodbye to Yesterday Film | Director, Writer |
| 1974 | Dancer on the Wounds Film | Director, Writer |
| 1974 | The Adventure Film | Director, Writer |
| 1973 | Another Face of Love Film | Director |
| 1970 | Men Under the Sun Film | Director, Writer |