Egyptian Writer and Film Producer Hossam Alwan Dies at 54

Writer and film producer Hossam Alwan died in Cairo on Sunday after a battle with illness. He was 54.

Alwan’s career spanned writing, film criticism and production, bringing together several strands of work in cinema.

Alongside his role as a producer, his writing and critical work formed part of a professional life that extended beyond filmmaking itself.

The brief announcement of his death did not specify the nature of his illness or provide details of funeral arrangements.