Ahmed Abdullah: One of the Prominent Writers in Egyptian Cinema Ahmed Al-Sobky Announces the Death of Ahmed Abdullah

The Egyptian artistic community has been struck by grief with the passing of screenwriter and author Ahmed Abdullah. His death was announced by producer Ahmed Al-Sobky on his official Instagram account. Abdullah leaves behind a rich artistic legacy filled with works that combined intelligent comedy and human drama, leaving a lasting impact on audiences.

His passing is a moment to look back nostalgically at his works, which captured the essence of an entire generation and always reflected the voice of the Egyptian streets in all its details, from laughter and pain to the simple moments of daily life.

The funeral prayer for Ahmed Abdullah will be held on Thursday after Dhuhr prayer at Serag Mounir Mosque in the Dokki district, while the memorial service will take place on Saturday at the Police Mosque in Sheikh Zayed, Cairo.

Who is Screenwriter Ahmed Abdullah?

Ahmed Abdullah was born in the Beit Al-Sarayat neighborhood in Cairo on April 1, 1965. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at Cairo University, where his talent began to take shape. He wrote and adapted theatrical scripts from international works, presenting them in his own style on the university stage before turning professional after graduation.

He wrote notable plays such as “World of Cats”, “Al-Abnda”, and “Hakim Oyoun” before moving to cinema, where he achieved wider recognition. He was among the pioneers of social comedy in the early 2000s and wrote films that remain unforgettable in the public memory, including “Aboud on the Border”, “Ghabi Menno Feh”, “Yana Ya Khality”, and “Karkar”, all distinguished by his simultaneously witty and spontaneous style.

In 2008, a new chapter in his career began when he met the late director Samah Abdel Aziz. Together with producer Ahmed Al-Sobky, they formed a creative trio that produced works described as “the true face of Egyptian society”, including films like “Cabaret”, “Al-Farah”, and “Al-Layla Al-Kebira”, in addition to the realistic TV series “Al-Hara”. Ahmed Abdullah passed away a few months after his friend Samah Abdel Aziz.

Beyond cinema, Abdullah had a delicate poetic sensibility. He wrote numerous poems, some of which were published in a collection. He also wrote songs for his plays and a special song for the late singer Zekra, ensuring that his words continue to live on in the memory of Egyptian art.