Mehdi Leffad

Dubbed as a unique voice in contemporary cinema, Mehdi Leffad was born in 1975 in Algiers, Algeria. He became active in the filmmaking industry during the late 1990s, with a predilection for drama and documentary genres, and is perhaps best recognized for his critically acclaimed films such as "The Desert's Embrace" and "Algiers, My Love". Although his work has not yet been recognized at major film festivals, his films are deeply rooted in Algerian culture and history, with a distinctive authorial style that merges the boundaries of fiction and reality.

Mehdi Leffad, with his profound storytelling ability, continues to give the world a glimpse of Algeria's past and present through his evocative and thought-provoking films.