Henri Barakat

Henri Barakat was a prominent Egyptian director born in 1914 in Cairo to a Lebanese family. He began his artistic journey after studying law but shifted to film directing, studying in Paris before returning to Egypt. Over a career spanning five decades, Barakat directed approximately 80 films across various genres, including classics like 'In Our House, a Man,' 'The Open Door,' and 'The Forbidden.' He is notably remembered for his role in introducing the iconic actress Soad Hosny to the cinema through the film 'Hassan and Naima,' significantly impacting the Egyptian film industry.