Malek Bensmaïl
Screenwriter, Director
Born in 1966 in Constantine, Algeria. Early in his youth, he shot films in Super 8. Since completing his film studies in Paris and training at Lenfilm studios in Saint Petersburg, he has devoted his filmmaking efforts to the documentary genre. All of his films relate to the history of his country. His films have received critical acclaim and have won awards at a number of festivals worldwide.
Filmography
(a selection)
Director
- 2017
- La bataille d'Alger, un film dans l'Histoire by Malek Bensmaïl
- 2010
- La Chine est encore loin by Malek Bensmaïl
Screenwriter
- 2025
- Meursault, contre-enquête by Malek Bensmaïl
- 2017
- La bataille d'Alger, un film dans l'Histoire by Malek Bensmaïl