Directing
Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche
AR, FR cinema · 8 credits
Birthplace
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).
Known for
Filmography
Algerican Road
Director, Writer
The Temple Woods Gang
as Member of the commando, Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer
South Terminal
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Story of Judas
as Judas, Director, Screenplay, Producer
Smugglers' Songs
as Bélissard, Writer, Director, Producer
Dernier maquis
Director, Writer
Bled Number One
as Kamel, Director, Writer, Producer
Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening?
as Kamel, Director, Writer