Mariam Abou Ouf
Directing
Biography
Mariam Abou Ouf is an Egyptian director and daughter of the famous actor Ezzat Abou Ouf. She was born in Cairo and studied political science at college, before moving to England to study filmmaking. She debuted with the short film "Taxi", and also worked as an assistant director to several directors including Kamla Abo-Zekry and Sherif Arafa, after which she started directing episodes in the television series "Lahazat Harega" (Critical Moments) in 2007. Her first television series was "Hala wel Mestakhabby" (Hala and the Unleashed), which was critically acclaimed.
Known For
A medical drama about the stories of a large number of doctors, staff and patients at Dr. Galal's hospital, and the daily challenges that the hospital staff faces both in their work and their personal lives.
Critical Moments
Leh Laa?! is a female-led Egyptian anthology drama that stands out for its candid exploration of women’s autonomy and social constraints. The first season follows Alia, a privileged young woman who breaks away from a controlling mother and an arranged marriage to define her own path. Each subsequent season introduces a new story — from adoption to divorce — combining emotional realism with sharp, contemporary social commentary. Featuring Amina Khalil, Menna Shalaby and Nelly Karim.
Leh Laa?!
An Egyptian family living abroad decides to return to Egypt when a bout of nostalgia strikes the parents. Their children reluctantly agree to the decision but they all face a series of comical situations beyond what they expected from the moment they land.
Embratoryet Meen?
When a murder brings them together, Hussein and Ali, who have just discovered that they are brothers, must put their differences aside in order to solve the case.
Mandatory Path
Set between Beirut and Cairo; Sharifa goes through many crises, including her mother's alcoholism and being on tranquilizers. As the events unfold, Sharifa falls in love with a university doctor.
Change of Mood
10 filmmakers provide 10 separate stories focusing on the 18 days of the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Ten stories they have experienced, heard, or imagined.
18 Days
After stealing money from his company and running away, Jamal starts a medical practice under a fake name, but the nurse he hires has a secret of her own.
Face and Back
Racing against time, a patient battling kidney failure embarks on a grueling search for a donor. As doors slam shut and hope wears thin, she’s haunted by questions that no one can answer for her.
La Turad wala Tustabdal
Mansour El-Hefny’s wealthy family rule an Upper Egyptian island. Some police officers facilite their arms dealing in exchange for information, and corrupt parliament members use their immunity to par-take in their drug trade.
The Island
The film displays the life of legendary singer(Abd Alhalim Hafez) in various stages. Depicting many sides of his artistic and personal life since his early childhood.
Halim
Limited by choices and eager for independence, a drummer and a basketball coach simultaneously agree to sign tenancy agreements with fishy terms. They meet by chance and fall in love without knowing they live in the same place.