May el-Toukhy

Director · Born 17 August 1977 in Charlottenlund, Danmark · 4 credits in the Movie Owl catalogue

2 of May el-Toukhy’s films and series stream in Sweden right now — 1 on Max, 1 on Prime Video and 1 on Viaplay. Highest rated available: Queen of Hearts (2019) ★ 7.0.

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.

Directing

• Queen of Hearts (2019)
• Long Story Short (2015)

Writing

• Queen of Hearts (2019)
• Long Story Short (2015)

Not streaming in Sweden right now

• The Legacy (2014)
• Cry Wolf (2020)
• Ride Upon the Storm (2017)
• Bits & Pieces (2009)
• Woman Unknown (2027)
• The Lioness
• 5 Heartbeats (2003)
• Mother's Day (2005)
• Stereo (2001)
• My Blessed Brother (2003)