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Yousef Bilal

Overview

  • Height
    5′ 10¾″ (1.80 m)

Biography

  • Yousef Bilal is a Swedish film director and composer. Raised in Stockholm, Yousef's passion for filmmaking led him to the Stockholm Film School, where he honed his skills and vision.

    Since graduating in 2011, Yousef has directed an array of music videos, gaining notable recognition in the industry. In 2016, he transitioned his focus exclusively to short films, founding Moonlight Cinema with longtime friends. Their debut project, "Curriculum Vitae" (2018), marked a significant milestone.

    Yousef and his team are dedicated to producing several new short films, further cementing his reputation as a creative force in contemporary cinema.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Yousef Bilal

Trademarks

  • Often has an emotional core in his films regardless of the genre
  • Often opens his movies quietly
  • Frequently uses slow push-ups towards a character to show their emotions

Trivia

  • Retired from making music videos in late 2016 to pursue his dream in directing films.
  • Decided to become a filmmaker after seeing "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" when he was 11 years old.
  • Plays the piano and scores film music as a hobby. Expressed interest in developing his skills and possibly score his own films.

Quotes

  • "You only have a plan B if you're ready to give up".

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