Streets of Algiers

Crime / Action / Drama

The Streets of Algiers is a 2002 Algerian crime TV movie that follows the partnership between two police officers—an experienced veteran and a young, idealistic inspector—who are forced to work together. Through high-paced investigations, shootouts, and dangerous missions, a strong bond forms between them.
Set against the backdrop of Algiers, the film offers a dynamic and modern portrayal of the city’s streets, often overlooked or poorly depicted in cinema. Drawing inspiration from American classics like The Streets of San Francisco, it brings fast-paced action to Algerian television, with over 350 digitally-shot scenes, steady-car camera work, and the introduction of visual effects—a novelty in local productions of the time.
Aiming to break new ground in Algerian crime storytelling, this TV movie combines technical innovation with intense, urban action.

Men's Affair

Drama / Action / Thriller

Men’s Affair is a gripping crime thriller that follows the story of an Algerian detective navigating complex investigations in the United States. Six years after his first TV film The Streets of Algiers (2001), the director shifts the action overseas, blending elements of espionage, personal history, and international intrigue.


The film draws strong inspiration from American crime cinema of the 1970s and reflects the filmmaker’s personal connection to intelligence and police stories, deeply rooted in family legacy and national history. Praised for its suspenseful plot and cinematic ambition, Men’s Affair marked a significant step in the director’s career, catching the attention of networks like Canal+ Overseas.

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Le Prof. Benyekhlef et le MALG

Documentary / Short Film / Biographical / Historical

The film "Professor Benyekhlef and the MALG" was directed by Amine-Kais. It was released in 2009 and is a video dealing with a subject related to the MALG. The film features actors such as Abdelkamal Abdelwahab, Cherif Benali, Abdelkader Bousselham, and Abdelmajid Falsa.

Road to Freedom: First Flight of a Nation

Documentary / Adventure / Historical / War

The story portrays young war-volunteers embarked in combat-aircraft training in Egypt, Syria, Iraq, China and USSR to fight during the Algerian independence war against Colonial France (1954-1962).

Road to Freedom: Women in the Algerian Secret Services

Documentary / Adventure / Historical / War

"Road to Freedom: Women in the Algerian Secret Services" is a 2012 documentary film by Amine-Kais that explores the roles of Algerian women during the Algerian War (1954-1962). The film focuses on women's contributions to the National Liberation Front (FLN)'s secret services, highlighting their involvement in espionage, logistics, and even combat.

Road to Freedom: The Radio Transmissions

Documentary / Adventure / Historical / War

Untold stories of HS dropouts, who answered Algerian FLN call to fight/liberate their homeland from colonial France (1954-1962). The men, now in their 70ties, were trained in Radio Transmissions under Abdelhafid Boussouf (MALG).

Road to Freedom: Armament in the Algerian War

Documentary / Adventure / Historical / War

This film expands on the role of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic (GPRA) and its Ministry of Armament and General Liaisons (MALG) to supply weapons to the National Liberation Army (ALN) inside the country.

Road to Freedom: The Algerian Secret Services Part I

Documentary / Historical / War

"Road to Freedom: The Algerian Secret Services Part I" is a 2016 documentary film focusing on the Algerian secret services during the Algerian War of Independence. The film features interviews and narration by former members of the secret services and other relevant individuals, providing insights into the clandestine operations and strategies employed during that period.

Road to Freedom: The Algerian Secret Services Part II

Documentary / Intelligence

Road to Freedom: The Algerian Secret Services Part II is a documentary directed and written by Amine-Kaïs. This film likely delves into the history, operations, and evolution of Algeria’s secret services, shedding light on a subject often shrouded in mystery. It follows in the footsteps of his earlier work, Road to Freedom: Women in the Algerian Secret Services (2012), and continues the filmmaker’s long-standing interest in intelligence, national memory, and untold stories. The film builds on themes of espionage, national struggle, and the hidden forces that shaped Algeria’s modern history

Painting My Algeria

Short Film / Biographical

A film featuring the paintings of Ms. Houadef an Algerian Artist from N'Gaouss (Northeast). She speaks about her training, her love of nature, and her inspirations for "The Tree", "N'Gaoussyettes" and "Africanization" collections.

Algerian Cinema: Stunts & Choreography

Short Film / Biographical / Action

As part of his research, he produced a short film titled Algerian Cinema: Stunts & Choreography, directed by Amine-Kaïs in 2018. The film stars Mohamed Benabdellah, Omar Benmoussa, and other actors.

Maybe one day

Documentary

"Maybe One Day" presents the film "Nahla," directed by Farouk Beloufa, as recounted by Larbi Nasri, a young Algerian journalist, just after the Battle of Kfar Chouba in Lebanon in January 1975.

Immersed in the turmoil preceding the civil war, the documentary pays homage to Farouk Beloufa's work and traces the tumultuous history of the film's production, filled with poignant anecdotes. From the gripping moments of preparing for filming amidst the Lebanese war to the final editing of the work, it offers a striking glimpse into the artistic and human commitment of the team.

Driven by the performance of Youcef Saiah, the lead actor in Farouk Beloufa's work, the documentary explores the unbreakable bond between the artist and his director, as well as their collaboration with the Algerian technical team, including sound engineer Kamel Mekesser and cinematographer Allel Yahiaoui. Ahmed Bedjaoui, a pivotal figure, delves 45 years later into the depths of Farouk Beloufa's soul, thereby revealing the genius and artistic legacy of a visionary filmmaker.

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post-screening debate.

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