May el-Toukhy
DenmarkdirectorFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.03%May el-Toukhy is a Danish-Egyptian director, best known for her critically acclaimed film 'Queen of Hearts,' which was Denmark's submission for the Oscars in 2019. At 47 years old, she has also directed episodes of the popular British series 'The Crown' and is a key figure in the relaunch of the avant-garde Dogma 95 movement, now updated as Dogma 25, aimed at preserving originality in filmmaking.
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May el-Toukhy directed the psychological drama 'Kvinde ukendt', which is Denmark's submission for the Oscar for Best International Film.
Psykologisk drama bliver Danmarks oscar-budDenmark· 2026-09-25
May el-Toukhy's suspense drama Woman Unknown won the Golden Lion award at the Venice film festival.
La Bola Negra wins Toronto film festival people’s choice award | Toronto film festival 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-09-20
May el-Toukhy is a Danish director who won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for her film 'Woman Unknown'.
May el-Toukhy: «Le mie forze per il Leone d'oro. Sono una femminista e amo raccontare donne complesse»
Italy· 2026-09-14
May el-Toukhy described her motivation during the challenging work on the film 'Kvinde ukendt'.
De skulle udskammes og glemmes. Nu er det umuligtDenmark· 2026-09-13May el-Toukhy appears at Copenhagen Airport with a golden statuette.
»Jeg lå i nat og scrollede ned over listen af tidligere vindere og blev så rørt«Denmark· 2026-09-13
May el Toukhy was one of the few female directors at the Venice Film Festival.
Venecijos kino festivalio pagrindinį apdovanojimą pelnė Danijos drama apie Antrąjį pasaulinį karą
Lithuania· 2026-09-13
May el-Toukhy arrived at Copenhagen Airport with a golden statuette after a triumph in Venice.
Dansk films nye gyldne damer landede med noget på hjerte efter triumfen i VenedigDenmark· 2026-09-13May el-Toukhy is the director of the winning film 'Nepoznata žena' at the Venice Film Festival.
Jutarnji list - U Veneciji je slavila 'Nepoznata žena', a najveći je ushit izazvao ipak ovaj film
Croatia· 2026-09-13
May el-Toukhy is the director and screenwriter behind the film 'Kvinde ukendt'.
Dansk film modtager hovedprisen ved prestigefuld filmfestivalDenmark· 2026-09-13
May El Toukhy directed the post-war drama 'Woman Unknown' which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Φεστιβάλ Βενετίας: Χρυσός Λέοντας στο «Woman Unknown» – Μάλκοβιτς και Αρσέλ τα βραβεία ερμηνείας
Greece· 2026-09-13
May el-Toukhy won a well-deserved Golden Lion in Venice.
May el-Toukhy vann välförtjänt Guldlejon i Venedig.
Sweden· 2026-09-13May el-Toukhy is a Danish-Egyptian director who won the Golden Lion for her film Woman Unknown.
Bold and bravura choices as Venice celebrates A Woman Unknown, Possible Love – and NAZA | Venice film festivalUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown has scooped the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival.
Woman Unknown wins Venice film festival as NAZA takes special jury prize | Venice film festivalUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy directed the film 'Woman unknown', which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
'Woman unknown' conquista o Leão de Ouro e John Malkovich leva melhor ator no Festival de Veneza; veja os vencedores
Brazil· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy's film 'Woman Unknown' won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival.
Lista completa de ganadores del Festival de Venecia: ‘Woman Unknown’, ‘DAU’ y ‘Wild Horse Nine’ | Cine | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown won The Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival.
Venice Golden Lion goes to Woman Unknown, postwar film about ‘female body as battleground’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy directed the Danish film Woman Unknown, which won the main prize at the Venice Film Festival.
Index - Kultúr - Kiosztották a Velencei Filmfesztivál díjait, megvan az Arany Oroszlán nyertese
Hungary· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy is the director and screenwriter behind the film 'Kvinde ukendt'.
Dansk film modtager hovedprisen ved prestigefuld filmfestivalDenmark· 2026-09-12May el-Toukhy is awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for her film 'Woman Unknown'.
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Switzerland· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy directed the winning film 'Woman Unknown'.
Troppe debolezze del cinema italiano. L’unica donna in gara vince due premi, i cinque italiani zero: cominciamo da qui per riflettereItaly· 2026-09-12
She directed the film 'Woman Unknown', which won Best Film.
Festival di Venezia 2026, tutti i vincitori: l'elenco completo dei premi. Vince «Woman Unknown», premio speciale della Giuria a «Naza»Italy· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy is the Danish-Egyptian director of the film 'Woman Unknown', which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Chi ha vinto il Festival di Venezia 2026: Leone d'Oro a «Woman Unknown» della regista danese May el-ToukhyItaly· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy is the eighth woman in the history of the film festival to win the Golden Lion.
Filmfestival Venedig: May el-Toukhy gewinnt Goldenen Löwen - Kultur
Germany· 2026-09-12
May el-Toukhy is the director and screenwriter of the film 'Kvinde ukendt', which has been selected for the main competition at the Venice International Film Festival.
Dansk film udtaget til hovedkonkurrence i VenedigDenmark· 2026-07-23
May el-Toukhy is one of the five new Dogma directors.
Ný Dogma-stefnuyfirlýsing kynnt
Iceland· 2025-05-24
May el-Toukhy is a Danish-Egyptian director who founded Dogma 25 and has directed episodes of The Crown.
Dogma 25 announced at Cannes, as directors launch ‘cultural uprising’ | Cannes film festivalUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-19