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Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina

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Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina was an Algerian film director and screenwriter who lived from 26 February 1934 to 23 May 2025. He is best known for his 1975 film Chronicle of the Years of Fire, which won the Palme d'Or at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival and became the first Arab and African film to win the award. He is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Arabic cinema, and the film is listed here as a work.

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Birth Year
1934 1
Role
Director 1
Role
Writer 1
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Award
Palme d'Or 1
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1. Wikipedia: Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
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    Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina (Arabic: محمد الأخضر حمينة; 26 February 1934-23 May 2025) was an Algerian film director and screenwriter.
  • Infobox: birth_date
    26 February 1934
  • Article body: Palme d'Or
    He is best known for his 1975 film Chronicle of the Years of Fire, which won the Palme d'Or at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival and became the first Arab and African film to win the award.
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Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
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