Atef El-Tayeb

Atef El-Tayeb (Arabic: عاطف الطيب‎  pronounced [ˈʕɑːtˤef etˈtˤɑjjeb]) (1947 – June 23, 1995) was an Egyptian film director.[1]

Alternative transliterations of his name are: Atef Al-Tayeb, Attef El Taieb and Atef E-Taieb.

Filmography

El-Tayeb has directed a number of films, many of which have been translated into English.

As director

1. Leila Sakhina (A Hot Night) (1994)
2. Did el Hokouma (Against the Government) (1992)
3. Nagi El-Ali (1991)
4. El Heroob (Escape) (1988)
5. The Innocent (1986)
6. El Zamar (The Piper) (1985)
7. Al Hob Fawk Habadet al Haram (Love on the Pyramids Plateau) (1984)
8. The Cell (1983)
9. Sawak al-utubis (Bus Driver)(1982)

As assistant director

1. Gallipoli (1981) (assistant director for Egyptian version)
2. The Awakening (1980)

In the Press

The best of Egyptian cinema , the best 15 best Egyptian films of all time

References

1. Press kit for 23rd (Film) Festival of the 3 Continents, giving his year of birth and death on page 23

External links

• The best of Egyptian cinema , the best 15 best Egyptian films of all time
• Atef El-Tayeb at IMDb