May el-Toukhy
Known for
Directing
Born
August 17, 1977 (age 49)
Birthplace
Charlottenlund, Danmark
Biography
May el-Thouky (Arabic: مي الطوخي; born 17 August 1977; Charlottenlund) is a Danish filmmaker. Most known for her drama film Queen of Hearts (2019). For Woman Unknown (2026), she won the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Best known work
The Crown
2016
Queen of Hearts
2019
Borgen
2010
Last Summer
2023
The Legacy
2014
Cry Wolf
2020
Ride Upon the Storm
2017
Long Story Short
2015
Camping
2009
Sommer
2008Filmography
TBA
The LionessDirector
2027
Woman UnknownDirector, Writer
2023
Last SummerOriginal Film Writer
2022
R.S.V.P.Original Film Writer
2020
2019
Queen of HeartsDirector, Writer
2017
2016
2015
Long Story ShortDirector, Writer
2014
2010
2009
CampingSecond Assistant Director
2009
Bits & PiecesDirector, Writer
2008
2005
Mother's DayDirector, Writer, Producer
2003
5 HeartbeatsDirector
2003
My Blessed BrotherWriter, Director, Director of Photography
2001
StereoDirector, Writer