Planet Malek
Originally released in 2019. Planet Malek is a documentary/music film. directed by Paloma Colombe. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ahmed Malek, Henia Malek, and Hadjab Abdenour
Synopsis
Ahmed Malek’s name might have been forgotten by his fellow Algerians but his timeless tunes certainly haven’t. Called the Ennio Morricone of Algiers, he composed music for more than 200 movies, amongst which the most famous films of the Algerian New Wave in the 70s and the 80s can be found. Paloma Colombe, a DJ, digger and documentary director, went to Algiers to meet his daughter, friends and former coworkers. Images of the city by night offer a perfect background to Ahmed Malek’s music. Globetrotter, pioneer of electronic music and of the concept of the home studio, he created a unique sound that truly goes beyond genres and countries.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 2019
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Habibi Funk Records
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Planet Malek about?
Ahmed Malek’s name might have been forgotten by his fellow Algerians but his timeless tunes certainly haven’t. Called the Ennio Morricone of Algiers, he composed music for more than 200 movies,...
Who directed Planet Malek?
Planet Malek was directed by Paloma Colombe.
How long is Planet Malek?
Planet Malek has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Planet Malek released?
Planet Malek was released on January 18, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Planet Malek?
The main cast of Planet Malek includes Ahmed Malek, Henia Malek, Hadjab Abdenour, Mohamed Guechoud, Mourad Guechoud.