Merzak Allouache
Merzak Allouache (born October 6, 1944 in Algiers ) is an Algerian film director and screenwriter .
Life
Allouache studied at the Institut National du Cinéma in Algiers and at the IDHEC film school in Paris . With his debut film Omar Gatlato , he moved thematically between France and Algeria. His films have been presented at numerous international festivals, most recently Tahqiq Fel Djenna (Investigating Paradise) at the Berlinale 2017 . The film won the Ecumenical Jury Prize in the “Panorama” section.
Filmography (selection)
- 1976: Omar Gatlato
- 1978: Moughamarat Batal
- 1983: L'Homme Qui Regardait les Fenêtres
- 1986: Un Amour à Paris
- 1993: Bab El Oued City
- 1995: Salute cousin!
- 2001: The Other World (L'autre monde)
- 2003: Chouchou
- 2005: Bab El Web
- 2008: Shadows of the Desert (Tamanrasset)
- 2009: Harragas
- 2010: Tata Bakhta (TV movie)
- 2012: El-Taïb (The Repentant)
- 2013: Esstouh (The Rooftops)
- 2015: Madame Courage
- 2017: Tahqiq Fel Djenna (Investigating Paradise)
Web links
- Merzak Allouache in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Allouache, Merzak |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Algerian film director and screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 6, 1944 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Algiers |