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).
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
The Temple Woods Gang
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
The Temple Woods Gang
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2022
The Temple Woods Gang
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2022
South Terminal
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2019
South Terminal
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2019
South Terminal
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2019
Story of Judas
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Story of Judas
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2015
Story of Judas
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2015
Smugglers' Songs
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
Smugglers' Songs
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2012
Smugglers' Songs
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2012
Dernier maquis
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2008
Dernier maquis
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2008
Bled Number One
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Bled Number One
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2006
Bled Number One
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2006
Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening?
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001
Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening?
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2001