Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche

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Directing

From

Beni Zid, Algeria

Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche is a Franco-Algerian filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He moved to France in 1968 and grew up in Montfermeil, on the outskirts of Paris. After studying sociology, he founded his own production company, Sarrazinc Productions, in 1999. His debut feature film, Wesh Wesh, qu'est-ce qui se passe? (2001), received the Louis Delluc Prize for Best First Film. Ameur-Zaïmeche's films often explore themes of identity, migration, and social justice, with a focus on marginalized communities. His notable works include Wesh wesh, qu'est-ce qui se passe?(2001) and Dernier Maquis (2008) and Le Gang des Bois du Temple (2023).

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The Temple Woods Gang

20225.9out of 10

Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening?

20016.3out of 10

Story of Judas

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Smugglers' Songs

20125.5out of 10

Bled Number One

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Dernier maquis

20085.8out of 10

South Terminal

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Algerican Road

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