Zinédine Soualem

Actor

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Born in 1957, French actor Zinédine Soualem is a versatile performer who is at home in both theatre and film. He began his career at the renowned Théâtre du Soleil before becoming a recurring actor in the films of director Cédric Klapisch. Their best-known joint projects include *When the Cat's Away* (1996) and the internationally successful trilogy that began with *L'Auberge espagnole* (2002). His performance in *When the Cat's Away* earned him a nomination for the César Award for Most Promising Actor. His body of work also includes significant roles in films such as Mathieu Kassovitz's cult classic *La Haine* (1995).

Films on Sooner

  • Moloch Tropical

    2009

    106 mins

    Drama

    Haiti's president plans a celebration – but the people rebel. Isolated in his position of power, he loses sight of reality.

  • Murder in Pacot

    2014

    125 mins

    Drama

    Between disaster relief, repression, and class conflict: Four people fight for power, intimacy, and control in the devastated city of Pacot.