Mohamed Diab
Egyptian screenwriter and director
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Mohamed Diab (Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [mæˈħ.amæd dˤiæb], born 1978) is an Egyptian screenwriter and director whose work often centers on pressing issues concerning Egyptian society. He is known for his directorial debut film Cairo 678,[2] which was released a month before the Egyptian revolution, and for directing Disney's Marvel series Moon Knight.
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Mohamed Diab | |
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| محمد دياب | |
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| Born | 1978 (age 47–48)[1] Ismailia, Egypt |
| Education | New York Film Academy |
| Occupations | Screenwriter, director |
| Notable work | Moon Knight |
Career
Cairo 678
Cairo 678 is Diab's directorial debut. The film follows the intertwining stories of a vigilante trio of women who take on the sexual harassment epidemic in Cairo. The film was released in December 2010 and is considered the most award-winning contemporary Egyptian film. The film was distributed internationally and fared well notably in France, where it sold 265,000 tickets and received ÉcranTotal's "coup de foudre du public" audience recognition award.[3]
Eshtebak (Clash)
Eshtebak (Clash) was supposed to be a film about the rise of the Egyptian revolution but eventually became a film that captures the fall of the revolution. The entire film is shot from within the confines of a police riot truck. The film is a recipient of grants and funding from the San Francisco Film Society, CNC l'aide au Cinémas du Monde and ARTE France. The film was an official selection for the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Un Certain Regard category.[4]
Moon Knight
In October 2020 Diab was hired to direct episodes of Disney+ streaming series Moon Knight, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[5] Diab insisted on bringing Egyptian authenticity to the film's settings even though he was unable to film there. Attention to the smallest details was important to him, such as adding purple hues and the vibrant atmosphere of the Nile River at night. Together with his wife, Sarah Goher, they selected Egyptian music genre songs such as Bahlam Maak, El Melouk, and Batwanes Beek, which are all composed by Egyptian songwriters to convey the true vibe of the country.[6][7]
Filmography
Feature films
Only writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Real Dreams | |
| The Island | ||
| 2009 | The Replacement | |
| Congratulations | ||
| 2010 | Décor | |
| 2014 | The Island 2 |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Moon Knight | Director (4 episodes); Executive producer (6 episodes); Role: Ammit's Follower (Uncredited cameo) |
Awards
Cairo 678 (Les Femmes du Bus 678)
| Festival | Awards |
|---|---|
| Chicago International Film Festival | Silver Hugo Best Film
Silver Hugo Best Actor |
| Dubai International Film Festival | Best Actor
Best Actress |
| Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Jury Grand Prize
High Commendation |
| Sydney Film Festival | Special Mention |
| Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival | Prix Du Public
Prix Jeune Public |
| Taormina Film Festival | Youth Choice Award |
| Heartland Film Festival | Grand Prize |
| Khouribga African Film Festival | Best Film
Best Supporting Actress |
| Third Eye Asian Film Festival | Best Film |
| Mediterranean Film Festival | Best Film |
| Salé Women's Film Festival | Special Mention |
| African Film Festival of Cordoba | Audience Choice Award |
| Cologne African Film Festival | Audience Choice Award |
| Egyptian Oscars | Best New Director |
| Egyptian Catholic Center for Cinema Festival | Jury Prize |
| Arabian Sights Film Festival | Audience Choice Award |
In 2011, Christiane Amanpour presented Mohamed Diab with a Webby Award.[8]