Hala Elkoussy

Hala Elkoussy
Elkoussy in 2024
Born1974
Cairo
NationalityEgyptian
CitizenshipEgypt
Occupation(s)Artist and film director.

Hala Elkoussy (born 1974) is an Egyptian artist and film director.

Elkoussy was born in Cairo in 1974.[1][2] She received the Abraaj Capital Art Prize in Dubai in 2010.[3] Her first film, Cactus Flower, was released in 2017.[4][1][5] Her work is held in the collection of the Tate Museum, London,[6] and Art Jameel, Saudi Arabia.[7] Her 2024 film, East of Noon was screened at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Simon, Alissa (13 December 2017). "Dubai: Arab World Women Directors – Hala Elkoussy". Variety. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Cactus Flowers, by Hala Elkoussy | Institut français". www.institutfrancais.com. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  3. ^ "Abraaj Group Art Prize collection finally finds new home at Art Jameel". The National. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  4. ^ Adams, Mark. "'Cactus Flower': Dubai Review". Screen. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  5. ^ "5 Must-See Arabic Films at DIFF". Vogue Arabia. 29 November 2017. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Hala Elkoussy born 1974". Tate. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  7. ^ "Saudi art organisation acquires vast collection of Middle Eastern art from Dubai's bankrupt Abraaj firm". www.theartnewspaper.com. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  8. ^ "Egyptian Film 'East of Noon' Was Screened At Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight". EgyptToday. 2024-05-23. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-05-26.