Mohamed Diab
Biography
Mohamed Diab (born 1978) is an Egyptian screenwriter and director whose work often centers on pressing issues concerning Egyptian society.
He is known for his directorial debut film Cairo 678 (Les Femmes du bus 678), which was released a month before the Egyptian revolution, and for directing Disney's Marvel series Moon Knight.
In October 2020 Diab was hired to direct episodes of Disney+ streaming series Moon Knight, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Diab insisted on bringing Egyptian authenticity to the film's settings even though he was unable to film there.
Attention to the smallest details was important to him, such as adding purple hues and the vibrant atmosphere of the Nile River at night.
Together with his wife, Sarah Goher, they selected Egyptian music genre songs such as Bahlam Maak, El Melouk, and Batwanes Beek, which are all composed by Egyptian songwriters to convey the true vibe of the country.
