★ HOW OLD IS SAMEH ALAA?
Sameh Alaa is 39 years old, born January 1, 1987 in EG · Capricorn.
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About
Sameh Alaa made history as the first Egyptian director to win the Short Film Palme d'Or at Cannes—a milestone achievement that reshaped regional cinema on a global stage. Born in Cairo in 1987, he studied at Cairo University before establishing his career in Europe. His debut short, *I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face*, claimed the prize at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, the first Egyptian film to do so. A Capricorn, Alaa channels the sign's meticulous discipline into his craft.
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Biography
Sameh Alaa became the first Egyptian film director to screen a work in the Short Film Competition at Cannes when he premiered *I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face* in 2020. That same film won the Short Film Palme d'Or—a historic first for Egyptian cinema. Born in Cairo in 1987, Alaa studied at Cairo University before relocating to Europe to advance his filmmaking practice. His breakthrough position him as a curator as well: in June 2021, he joined the jury for the Cinéfondation and Short Films section at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. As a screenwriter and director, Alaa works across narrative and visual storytelling, translating intimate human anxieties into images that resonate across borders. His Capricorn birth sign aligns with his methodical ascent—steady, ambitious, and grounded in craft. Based in Egypt, Alaa represents a new generation of regional filmmakers breaking into top-tier international venues.
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Trivia
- In 2020, Alaa became the first Egyptian director to have a film screened in the Short Film Competition at Cannes.
- *I Am Afraid to Forget Your Face* was the first Egyptian film to win the Short Film Palme d'Or.
- He was appointed to the jury for the Cinéfondation and Short Films section at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival in June 2021.
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Numerology
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Idealistic and global. Sameh Alaa often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Sameh Alaa?
- Sameh Alaa is 39 years old (born January 1, 1987).
- When is Sameh Alaa's birthday?
- Sameh Alaa was born on January 1, 1987.
- What is Sameh Alaa's zodiac sign?
- Sameh Alaa is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1987.
- What is Sameh Alaa's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sameh Alaa was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Sameh Alaa from?
- Sameh Alaa is from EG.
- What does Sameh Alaa do?
- Sameh Alaa is a writer.
- Is Sameh Alaa still alive?
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