THE VICTIM ZERO
Algeria I 2025 I Arabic dialogue with English subtitles I 18 min
ABOUT FILM
The disappearance of a child triggers a chain of events that uncovers a complex network of dependency, child abductions, and family breakdown.
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Screening: April 14th 17:15 Panora 2
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CAST & CREDITS
Director: Amine Bentameur
Writer: Amine Bentameur
Cast: Chawki Amari, Houria Bahloule, Hichem Abdelfettah, Mokdad Hani
DOP: Mohamed Benzai
Producer: Amine Bentameur
Amine Bentameur
Originally from Bou Saâda, Algeria, Amine Bentameur is a filmmaker and producer based in Algiers. A graduate of the Higher Institute of Performing Arts and Audiovisual (2010), he began his career as an assistant director before founding his production company, Revollart.
In 2024, he produced The Night of Abed by Anis Djaad, selected at more than 25 international festivals, and directed two short documentaries. He also served as Head of the Annaba Film Industry Program and as a member of the Film Viewing Committee at the Algerian Ministry of Culture.
Amine has participated in Global Media Makers (Film Independent, Marrakech 2019) and has been accredited at the Rotterdam, Cannes, and Clermont-Ferrand film markets.
In 2025, he directed The Victim Zero and is currently developing his first feature film, B4, selected for LAB DZ PRO Marseille 2025.