
Medhi Lallaoui
Known for
Directing
Born
January 1, 1956 (age 70)
Birthplace
Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise, France
Biography
Mehdi Lallaoui (arabic : مهدي لعلاوي), born in 1956 in Argenteuil, is a Franco-Algerian writer and director whose productions have the themes of working-class memories (particularly that of Algerian immigration), urban memories and colonial memory. His father, a specialized worker (OS), participated in the peaceful demonstration of October 17, 1961 during which he was beaten and left for dead by the French police. This fact, of which he was only informed at the end of the 1970s, would structure his militant commitment thereafter.
In 1983, he was one of the organizers of the first march for equality. After having passed through various union organizations (CGT, CFDT) and political organizati...
Best known work
Filmography
2026
On l'appelait Ricou, Tulle, 9 juin 1944Director, Author
2025
Un caillou dans la chaussureDirector
2021
In the Footsteps of Frantz FanonDirector, Writer, Cinematography
2018
Jean-Jacques de Félice, The Passion For JusticeDirector, Writer
2011
Manifesto of the 121Director, Writer
2004
La Commune de Paris 1871Director, Writer
2000
Jean-Marie Tjibaou ou le rêve d'indépendanceDirector, Writer
1995
The Setif Massacres, a certain May 8, 1945Director, Writer
1994
Kabyles du PacifiqueDirector
1993
Du bidonville aux HLMDirector
1991
The Silence of the RiverDirector, Writer









