Lyes Salem

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Lyès Salem (Arabic: إلياس سالم) (born 1966 in Algiers) is an Algerian actor and film director.[1]

Lyes Salem
Born1966 (age 57–58)
NationalityAlgerian
Occupation(s)Actor, film director
Notable workMasquerades

His first film as director, Masquerades, won several prizes in France.[2]

Filmography

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As director

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  • Lhasa short 1999
  • fr:Cousines short. Awards at Festival de Clermont-Ferrand and César Awards.
  • Jean-Farès short. Awards Festival international du film de Marrakech 2001[3]
  • Mascarades first feature film

As actor

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References

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  1. ^ Global Film Discussion Guide - Masquerade (pdf) "BIOGRAPHY Lyes Salem was born in Algiers, Algeria in 1966. After studying at the National Conservatory for Superior Dramatic Arts, he performed Shakespeare in some of Algeria’s most respected theaters. His second short film, Cousines, received France's César award for Best Short Film in 2005. As an actor, he has appeared in a number of films, including Alex, Banlieue 13 and L’Ecole de la Chair. Masquerades is his first feature film."
  2. ^ Paris Match 2008- Numéros 3090 à 3096 - Page 358 "Au programme. du 28 au 31 août: quatre jours de compétition - le film algérien Mascarade de Lys Salem. a été couronné du Valois du meilleur film."
  3. ^ Lyes Salem