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Mohamed Sissani

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Born
Mohamed Djediat

(1920-09-26)September 26, 1920
Algiers, Algeria
Died(2003-06-29)June 29, 2003
Algiers, Algeria
OthernamesSissani
CitizenshipAlgerian
Sissani
Born
Mohamed Djediat

(1920-09-26)September 26, 1920
Algiers, Algeria
Died(2003-06-29)June 29, 2003
Algiers, Algeria
Other namesSissani
CitizenshipAlgerian
OccupationsActor, production manager
Notable workChronicle of the Years of Fire (1975)
Echebka (1976)
The Epic of Sheikh Bouamama (1985)

Mohamed Djediat, known as Sissani, is an Algerian actor, with numerous appearances in award-winning films such as Chronique des années de braise or The Epic of Sheikh Bouamama.[1]

Sissani was born on 26 September 1920, in Algiers. He began his career in theater, participating in numerous theatrical productions. He then embarked on an acting career in the early 1970s. He died on 29 June 2003, succumbing to illness, and was buried in the El Alia cemetery in Algiers.[2]

Career

Sissani took part in historical and social films that shaped Algerian film from the 1970s through the 1980s, as well as later productions.

Filmography

YearOriginal / English titleRole (if known)Notes / Source
1972Les Vacances de l'inspecteur Tahar–
1975Chronicle of the Years of Fire–Major work listed on IMDb / TMDB
1976Echebka (الشبكة)–
1976Les Déracinés–Mentioned in IMDb biography and Africine[3]
1982Vent de sable–Source: TMDB credits[4]
1985L'Épopée de Cheïkh Bouamama–Listed on IMDb[5]
1986Les Folles Années du twistSalah's father
1988La Citadelle–Africultures listing[6]
1989Le Clandestin–Considered his final film role[7]

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