Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- June 25, 1966
- Birthplace
- Beni Zid, Algeria
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
Algerican Road 2026
Director, Screenplay
The Temple Woods Gang 2022
as Member of the commando, Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer
South Terminal 2019
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Story of Judas 2015
as Judas, Director, Screenplay, Producer
Smugglers' Songs 2012
as Bélissard, Writer, Director, Producer
Dernier maquis 2008
Director, Writer
Bled Number One 2006
as Kamel, Director, Writer, Producer
Wesh, Wesh, What's Happening? 2001
as Kamel, Director, Writer
Credits from TMDB.