Merzak Allouache
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Writer
Also known as: مرزاق علواش · Abderrazak Allouache
Merzak Allouache (born 6 October 1944) is an Algerian film director and screenwriter. His 1976 film Omar Gatlato was later entered into the 10th Moscow International Film Festival where it won the Silver Prize. His 1996 Salut cousin! was submitted to the 69th Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film. He is one of the most influential Algerian filmmakers, considered by some to be the most important. He is the only Algerian filmmaker who devoted most, if not all, of his cinematic work to his native country.
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Before Acting
- •Studied at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques.
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Front Row
2026 · director · producer · writer · editor · ⭐ 6.0
The Family
2024 · director · writer
Divine Wind
2018 · director · writer
Investigating Paradise
2018 · director · writer · producer · ⭐ 6.2
The Rooftops
2013 · director · producer · ⭐ 4.2
The Repentant
2013 · writer · director · ⭐ 6.4
Harragas
2009 · director · writer · ⭐ 7.3
Bab El Oued City
1994 · director · writer · ⭐ 6.2
The Man Who Watched Windows
1985 · director · ⭐ 9.5
The Adventures of a Hero
1979 · writer · director · ⭐ 10.0
Omar Gatlato
1976 · writer · director · ⭐ 6.5
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How old is Merzak Allouache?
Merzak Allouache is 81 years old.
When was Merzak Allouache born?
Merzak Allouache was born on October 6, 1944.
What is Merzak Allouache's nationality?
Merzak Allouache is Algérie.
How many works has Merzak Allouache appeared in?
Merzak Allouache has 11 credited works in our database.
What is Merzak Allouache known for?
Merzak Allouache is known for Divine Wind, The Man Who Watched Windows, The Repentant, Investigating Paradise.
Where was Merzak Allouache born?
Merzak Allouache was born in Alger, Algérie.