Anhar Salem is an Egyptian filmmaker, director, and producer. He is best known for his feature-length films and short films, which have won multiple awards at international film festivals. Born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1968, Anhar developed a passion for film early on, and studied at the High Cinema Institute in Cairo.
Anhar's first feature film, "The Night of Counting the Years," was released in 2009 and won the Best Film Award at the Cairo International Film Festival. The film is a historical drama which tells the story of a family in Upper Egypt who are forced to move to Cairo in search of a better life.
Anhar has since established himself as one of Egypt's leading filmmakers. His second feature film, "A Day for Women," was released in 2016 and won the Best Film Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. This film is a contemporary drama which follows the story of three women in Cairo who form a bond of friendship and struggle to survive in a challenging environment.
In addition to his feature films, Anhar has also directed and produced several short films. His short films have been screened at various international film festivals and won several awards. His short film "The Debt" won the Best Short Film Award at the Dubai International Film Festival in 2018.
Anhar has also directed and produced documentaries, including the award-winning "The People of the Nile" in 2011. The documentary follows the life and culture of the people living along the Nile River in Egypt, and was nominated for the Best Documentary Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Anhar's work has been praised for its ability to capture the beauty and diversity of life in Egypt through his films. His work has been described as a tribute to the country and its people, and has been celebrated for its ability to tell stories which are both universal and unique to Egypt.
Anhar currently lives in Cairo and continues to work as a filmmaker, director, and producer. He is committed to telling stories which reflect the culture and diversity of Egypt, and to creating films which highlight the beauty and complexity of life in the country.
