
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” (Prince of the Seas), “Bobbos” and “Nour Einy” (Light of My Eyes).
Directed 28
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
Azima's Gang
Director
- 2023
You Let Go First
Director
Wherever You Go
Director
- 2020
Extra Sugar
Director
2010s
- 2019
A Million Pound Idea
Director
- 2018
Lock Up Your Sisters
Director
Step Outside
Director
- 2016
Hasan wa Buqluz
Director
Hassan and Boklos
Director
- 2015
Professor and Head of Department
Director
- 2014
Martial Marriage
Director
- 2013
Faroun
Director
- 2012
Ms. Mammy
Director
An Hour and a Half
Director
- 2010
Light of My Eyes
Director
2000s
- 2009
Prince of the Seas
Director
Bobbos
Director
- 2008
Ramadan Mabrouk Abou El Allamen Hamouda
Director
Helm Al Omr
Director
The Nightingale of Dokki
Director
- 2006
Life's Speed Bump
Director
Born to Be a Criminal
Director
Tarek's Situation
Director
- 2005
- 2004
The Student Cop
Director
- 2003
You Know Who
Director
- 2002
El Lemby
Director