Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche
Directing
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
Behind the camera8
- 2026Algerican Road Director, Writer
- 2022The Temple Woods Gang Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer
- 2019South Terminal Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 2015Story of Judas Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 2012Smugglers' Songs Writer, Director, Producer
- 2008Dernier maquis Writer, Director
- 2006Bled Number One Director, Writer, Producer
- 2001Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening? Writer, Director
Acting5
- 2022