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 Wesh wesh, qu'est-ce qui se passe?(2001) and Dernier Maquis (2008) and Le Gang des Bois du Temple (2023).
Directed 8
2020s
- 2026
Algerican Road
Director
- 2022
The Temple Woods Gang
Director
2010s
- 2019
- 2015
Story of Judas
Director
- 2012
Smugglers' Songs
Director
2000s
- 2008
Dernier maquis
Director
- 2006
Bled Number One
Director
- 2001
Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening?
Director
Wrote 8
2020s
- 2026
Algerican Road
Screenplay
- 2022
The Temple Woods Gang
Screenplay
2010s
- 2019
- 2015
Story of Judas
Screenplay
- 2012
Smugglers' Songs
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Dernier maquis
Writer
- 2006
Bled Number One
Writer
- 2001
Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening?
Writer
Acted in 5
2020s
- 2022
The Temple Woods Gang
Member of the commando
2010s
- 2015
Story of Judas
Judas
- 2012
Smugglers' Songs
Bélissard
2000s
- 2006
Bled Number One
Kamel
- 2001
Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening?
Kamel
Produced 5
2020s
- 2022
The Temple Woods Gang
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2019
- 2015
Story of Judas
Producer
- 2012
Smugglers' Songs
Producer
2000s
- 2006
Bled Number One
Producer