Mohamed Rachid Benhadj

Birthday: 7/12/1949
Place of birth: Algiers, Algeria
Fame for: Directing
Also known as: Rachid Benhadj

Biography

Mohamed Rachid Benhadj was born on July 12, 1949 in Algiers. Painter and architect, he graduated in cinema from the University of Paris and directed a short documentary film on immigrant workers in the Nice region. In 1979, he joined Algerian Radio Television where he directed several short and medium fiction films and documentaries including Le n° 49 in 1980. Le Fusil and Le Mirage in 1983. Mohamed Rachid Benhadj directed various advertising spots for the Ministry of Affairs Social in Algeria. Louss (Roses des Sables) is his first feature film