
Wael Ehsan
Directing
Born: 1963-05-13 · Egypt
Biography
Wael Ihsan is an Egyptian director. He graduated at the faculty of commerce in 1986, then studied film production at the High Cinema Institute of Cairo until 1991. His breakthrough came at the early 2000s, with his debut “El Lemby”, which was one of the most successful films in Egyptian cinema history. He followed El Lemby with “Elly Baly Balak”, a sequel that was as successful as the first film. Ihsan then went on to make A-list star-led blockbuster comedies, like “Zaki Chan”, “Amir El Behar” (
🎬 Movies (22)

Family Business
2026
Director

Azima's Gang
2024
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Wherever You Go
2023
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Step Outside
2018
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Hassan and Boklos
2016
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Hasan wa Buqluz
2016
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Martial Marriage
2014
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An Hour and a Half
2012
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Ms. Mammy
2012
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Light of My Eyes
2010
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Bobbos
2009
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Prince of the Seas
2009
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Ramadan Mabrouk Abou El Allamen Hamouda
2008
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The Nightingale of Dokki
2008
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Helm Al Omr
2008
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Tarek's Situation
2006
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Life's Speed Bump
2006
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Born to Be a Criminal
2006
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Zaki Chan
2005
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The Student Cop
2004
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You Know Who
2003
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El Lemby
2002
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