Writing
Ahmed ElZoghby
Place of birth
Egypt
Known for
Writing
Credits
3 titles
Ahmed ElZoghby is an Egyptian writer and director whose film Bershama (2026), which he created and co-wrote, became the second highest-grossing film in Egyptian cinema history. He also co-wrote the story of the Saudi film Hajjan (2023), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. His directorial debut short Qafla (Blackout) screened at Tampere, Palm Springs ShortFest and Austin Film Festival, won several awards, and was sold to Canal+, Shahid, and Amazon Prime. Ahmed is a two-time Film Independent Global Media Makers Fellow.
Known for
6.1A young man invents a new cheating method to escape the hell of high school, which leads him into a funny cat and mouse game with a cunning teacher.
Bershama
2026
NRIn a building owned by a conservative family, a tenant is accused of bringing bad luck when its patriarch falls ill. When the grandson who fancies her sees her with a man, he joins forces with the women to punish her.
Blackout
2025
Behind the camera
6.1A young man invents a new cheating method to escape the hell of high school, which leads him into a funny cat and mouse game with a cunning teacher.
Bershama
2026
NRIn a building owned by a conservative family, a tenant is accused of bringing bad luck when its patriarch falls ill. When the grandson who fancies her sees her with a man, he joins forces with the women to punish her.
Blackout
2025
NRIn a building owned by a conservative family, a tenant is accused of bringing bad luck when its patriarch falls ill. When the grandson who fancies her sees her with a man, he joins forces with the women to punish her.
Blackout
2025