Planet Malek
Jan 18, 2019 · 20m
Director
Paloma ColombeOverview
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.
Cast of Planet Malek
Crew of Planet Malek
About Planet Malek
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, 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…
When was Planet Malek released?
Planet Malek was released on January 18, 2019.
How long is Planet Malek?
Planet Malek runs 20 minutes.
Who directed Planet Malek?
Planet Malek was directed by Paloma Colombe.
Who is in the cast of Planet Malek?
The cast of Planet Malek includes Ahmed Malek (Self (archive footage)), Henia Malek ((Self- Daughter)), Hadjab Abdenour (Self (Ahmed Malek Friend)), Mohamed Guechoud ((Self - Compositeur)) and Mourad Guechoud ((Self - Compositeur)).