Khaled Khella: Giving Voice to Egypt's YouthCEFR A2
10 Jul 2025
Adapted from Fatma Al-Zahraa Badawy, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Lisa Marie Theck, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Khaled Khella is an independent filmmaker from Egypt. He aims to show the hidden struggles of youth in his films. His journey began early, creating videos in school.
His first notable film, "Dunya wa Akhira," discusses a moral dilemma in just three minutes. Khella later directed "The Landlord," which explores themes of harassment and power dynamics.
One of his most famous works, "Egyptian Misery," shows the reality of young Egyptians facing difficult situations. He chooses non-professional actors to create authentic performances and real emotions.
Difficult words
- filmmaker — A person who makes films or movies.
- struggles — Difficult challenges or problems.
- notable — Worth remembering or important.
- dilemma — A difficult choice between two options.
- themes — Main ideas or subjects in a work.
- authentic — Real and true, not fake.
- emotions — Feelings like happiness or sadness.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about the choice of non-professional actors in films?
- Why is it important to discuss the struggles of youth?
- How do you feel about the themes explored in Khaled Khella's films?
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