Ahmed Mourad, born in 1978 in Cairo, Egypt, is a writer and filmmaker who initially pursued a career in cinema, studying Cinematography at the Higher Institute of Cinema and graduating in 2001 with honors. His graduation projects received awards at film festivals in England, France, and Ukraine.
Mourad's writing career began with the publication of his first novel, "Vertigo", in 2007, which was later translated into English and Italian and adapted into a TV series. His subsequent novels, "Diamond Dust" (2010),"The Blue Elephant" (2012),"1919" (2014),"The Land of God" (2016),"Deer Hunting Season" (2017),"Locanda Ber El Wataweet" (2020),and "Sphinx" (2023),have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
Mourad's work has been adapted into several films, including "The Blue Elephant" (2014),"Diamond Dust" (2018),and "Kira and the Gin" (2021),which was based on his novel "1919". He has also written screenplays for films, including "The Blue Elephant" (2019) and "Kira and the Gin" (2021).
Mourad has received several awards for his work, including the "Mediterranean Culture Award" in 2013, the "State Excellence" Award in 2018, and being shortlisted for the Arabic Booker Prize in 2014. He has also been recognized for his teaching and writing, hosting the program "Al-Tawleefa" on "Nogoum FM" radio in Cairo since 2019.
Throughout his career, Mourad has demonstrated his versatility as a writer and filmmaker, exploring various genres and themes, from historical fiction to romantic fantasy. His work has been widely acclaimed and has earned him a reputation as one of the most prominent writers and filmmakers in the Arab world.
