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May el-Thouky (Arabic: مي الطوخي) is a Danish filmmaker. Most known for her drama film Queen of Hearts (2019). For Woman Unknown (2026), she won the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

Born (1977-08-17) 17 August 1977 (age 49)
OccupationFilmmaker
PartnerMikael Rieks
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May el-Thouky
El-Thouky in 2026
Born (1977-08-17) 17 August 1977 (age 49)
EducationDASPA, National Film School of Denmark
OccupationFilmmaker
PartnerMikael Rieks
Children1
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Early life

May el-Thouky graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts in 2002, and later as a film director from the National Film School of Denmark in 2009.

Career

She creates films featuring complicated protagonists, like the 2019 film Queen of Hearts[1] and 2026 Woman Unknown. Woman Unknown was the only film by a female director initially included in the 2026 Venice Film Festival main competition.[2]

She was a signing member of the Dogma 25 movement.[2]

Personal life

El-Thouky is a relationship with Danish producer Mikael Rieks. She also has a daughter from a previous relationship.[3]

Filmography

Feature films

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Year English Title Original Title
2015 Long Story Short Lang historie kort
2019 Queen of Hearts Dronningen
2026 Woman Unknown Kvinde, ukendt
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Television

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Year English Title Original Title Notes
2017 The Legacy Arvingerne Directed 2 episodes
Ride Upon the Storm Herrens Veje Directed 2 episodes
2020 Cry Wolf Ulven kommer Directed 2 episodes
2022–23 The Crown Directed 4 episodes
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