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Ali Essafi

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  • Writer
  • Producer
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Ali Essafi is known for Général, nous voilà! (1999), Before the Dying of the Light (2020) and Sheikhates Blues (2004).
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

    Known for

    Général, nous voilà!
    • Director
    • 1999
    Before the Dying of the Light (2020)
    Before the Dying of the Light
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2020
    Sheikhates Blues
    • Director
    • 2004
    Al bab al sabea
    • Director
    • 2017

    Credits

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    Director

    • Before the Dying of the Light (2020)
      Before the Dying of the Light
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Al bab al sabea
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Sheikhates Blues
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Ouarzazate
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Ouarzazate Movie
      6.6
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Général, nous voilà!
      • Director
      • 1999
    • Paris, mois par moi (1999)
      Paris, mois par moi
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1999

    Writer

    • Al bab al sabea
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Waiting for Pasolini (2012)
      Waiting for Pasolini
      7.3
      • original idea
      • 2012
    • Sheikhates Blues
      • Writer
      • 2004
    • Paris, mois par moi (1999)
      Paris, mois par moi
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1999

    Producer

    • Before the Dying of the Light (2020)
      Before the Dying of the Light
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2020
    • Rabbin Hood
      • producer
      • 2014
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