May el-Toukhy
Known for directing · Born 17 August 1977 · 49 · Charlottenlund, Danmark
18 credits
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.
Known for
The Crown
2016
Queen of Hearts
2019
Last Summer
2023
The Legacy
2014
Cry Wolf
2020
Ride Upon the Storm
2017
Borgen
2010
Long Story Short
2015
Bits & Pieces
2009
Sommer
2008
Woman Unknown
2027
Mother's Day
Mother's Day
2005
Directing (15)
2027Woman UnknownDirector, WriterFilm
2020Cry WolfDirectorSeries
2019Queen of HeartsDirector, WriterFilm
2017Ride Upon the StormDirectorSeries
2016The CrownDirectorSeries
2015Long Story ShortDirector, WriterFilm
2014The LegacyDirectorSeries
2010BorgenAssistant DirectorSeries
2009CampingSecond Assistant DirectorFilm
2009Bits & PiecesDirector, WriterFilm
2008SommerAssistant DirectorSeries
2005Mother's DayDirector, Writer, ProducerFilm
20035 HeartbeatsDirectorFilm
2001StereoDirector, WriterFilm
—The LionessDirectorFilm
Writing (3)
2023Last SummerOriginal Film WriterFilm
2022R.S.V.P.Original Film WriterFilm
2003My Blessed BrotherWriter, Director, Director of PhotographyFilm