Muhammad Shahin
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Muhammad Shahin
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.
Known For
Acting
(1986)
(1977)
Crew
(1993)
Sea, O', Sea
Director
(1985)
The Sun on a Cloudy Day
Director
(1982)
Murder by Sequence
Director, Writer
(1977)
Goodbye to Yesterday
Director, Writer
(1977)
Jungle of Wolves
Writer, Director
(1974)
Dancer on the Wounds
Director, Writer
(1974)
The Adventure
Director, Writer
(1973)
Another Face of Love
Director
(1970)
Men Under the Sun
Director, Writer