Maher Awwad

Maher Awwad

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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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A Friend Indeed 2002 (5.2)

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.
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A Generous Gesture 2001 (6)

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
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The Third Class 1988 (4)

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.