A selection of my documentary work exploring real-life stories, resilience, identity, culture, and social issues through character-driven and visually engaging storytelling.
Writer • Director • Producer •D.O.P •Editor
Genre: Documentary •Biography •Sports
Runtime: 18 min
After losing both legs due to a medical error, a young man struggles with depression and obesity, his weight rising to over 100 kilograms. With the unwavering support of his father, he begins a difficult journey of physical and emotional recovery. Through determination, discipline, and intensive training, he transforms his life and ultimately becomes a world champion in para modern pentathlon. The Strugglers is a documentary about resilience, the powerful bond between a father and son, and the determination to rebuild a life after devastating loss.
Selected frames from the film.
Writer • Director • Producer •DOP •Editor
Genre: Documentary•Biography
Runtime: 30 min
Born in a small, impoverished village in Upper Egypt and without formal education, self-taught artist Hassan Elshark transformed his rural surroundings into a distinctive artistic world. Deeply connected to his Upper Egyptian roots, he carried his paintings—and his traditional galabeya—across the globe, exhibiting internationally and becoming a recognized Egyptian folk artist. Portrait: Hassan Elshark traces his remarkable journey from a humble village upbringing to international recognition, revealing an artist whose work remained inseparable from his heritage, community, and identity.
Selected frames from the film.