Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina

Directing

Born February 26, 1934 — Died May 23, 2025

From M'sila, Algeria

Also known as Mohammed Lakhdar Hamina

Biography

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina (26 February 1934 – 23 May 2025) was an Algerian film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his 1975 film Chronicle of the Years of Fire, which won the Palme d'Or at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival and became the first Arab and African film to win the award. He is one...