Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Place of Birth Beni Zid, Algeria

Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche

Biography

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 Dernier Maquis (2008) and Le Gang des Bois du Temple (2023).

Known For

Director

2022
2019
South Terminal

as Director

2015
Story of Judas

as Director

2011
Smugglers' Songs

as Director

2008
Dernier maquis

as Director

2006
Bled Number One

as Director

Writer

2022
The Temple Woods Gang

as Screenplay

2019
South Terminal

as Screenplay

2015
Story of Judas

as Screenplay

2011
2008
Dernier maquis

as Writer

2006
Bled Number One

as Writer

Producer

2022
The Temple Woods Gang

as Executive Producer

2019
South Terminal

as Producer

2015
Story of Judas

as Producer

2011
Smugglers' Songs

as Producer

2006
Bled Number One

as Producer

Actor

2022
The Temple Woods Gang

as Member of the commando

2015
2011
Smugglers' Songs

as Bélissard

2006