Minister of Culture, Hilmy Al-Nmnm mourned writer and filmmaker Sobhi Shafik, who passed away at the age of 84 years, Al-Bawaba News reported Friday. The minister said that the late director has contributed significantly in Egyptian film culture, and was brilliant in criticism and directing. Many arts student learned of his criticism. Al-Nmnm offered his sincere condolences to the family of the late filmmaker, calling on God to have mercy, and inspire his family patience and solace.