Mohamed Ahed Bensouda
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Mohamed Ahed Bensouda | |
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| Born | |
| Died | February 4, 2026 (aged 56) |
| Citizenship | Moroccan |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Known for | Moussem Lmachoucha, Behind Closed Doors, Anato |
Mohamed Ahed Bensouda (died 4 February 2026) was a prominent Moroccan film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was a significant figure in contemporary Moroccan cinema, known for tackling sensitive social issues and historical themes through his feature films.[1]
Bensouda studied cinema in France before returning to Morocco to work as an assistant director on several international productions. He gained critical acclaim with his first feature film, Moussem Lmachoucha (2009). His 2013 film, Behind Closed Doors (Khalf al-Abwab al-Moughlaqa), which dealt with sexual harassment in the workplace, won several awards at international film festivals, including the Grand Prize at the Muscat International Film Festival.[2]
His later work includes Anato (2022), a historical drama exploring intercultural relationships between Morocco and Senegal. The film was screened across several African nations as part of a cultural exchange initiative.[3]