Ahmed Benaissa

Ahmed Benaissa (2 March 1944 – 20 May 2022)[1] was an Algerian actor,[2][3] best known for the roles in the critically acclaimed films Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique, Gates of the Sun, and Close Enemies.

[6] In 1971, Benaïssa started his cinema career with the film Étoile aux dents ou Poulou le magnifique directed by Derri Berkani.

With the success of the film, he received several films in the following years such as Algerian films Leïla et les autres in 1977 directed by Sid Ali Mazif, Buamama in 1985 directed by Benamar Bakhti and popular comedy Le Clandestin in 1989 directed by Bakhti.

[7] He played the main role of 'Haroun', in the film L’Etranger de Camus.

Benaïssa played the role 'Rida' in Ramzi Ben Sliman's first feature film, My Revolution.