Zinedine Soualem
ActingAbout Zinedine Soualem
Zinedine Soualem (born 17 April 1957) is a French actor. He has appeared in at least five films directed by Cédric Klapisch. Of Algerian origins, he was married to actress Hiam Abbass. They have two daughters, Lina and Mouna. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Zinedine Soualem reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Zinedine Soualem's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 64% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Zinedine Soualem remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in La Haine, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Zinedine Soualem Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Zinedine Soualem's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Zinedine Soualem.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Colours of Time | Abdelkrim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | September 5 | Jacques Lesgards | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sur un fil | Zinedine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | L'enfant du paradis | Sami | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Divertimento | Abdel Ziouali | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | You Resemble Me | Army Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Citoyen d'honneur | Hamid Mezouar | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Rise | L'administrateur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | C'était quand la dernière fois ? | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Someone, Somewhere | Pharmacien | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Marry Me, Dude | Père Yacine | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Heaven Will Wait | Samir Bouzaria | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Chinese Puzzle | M. Boubaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mood Indigo | Le vieil homme de l'usine d'armement | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | State Conspiracy | Commissaire Brindier | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Operation Casablanca | Hassan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Prey | Lucciani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Names of Love | Mohamed Benmahmoud, le père de Bahia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | What War May Bring | L'accordéonniste | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pas si simple | Mostepha | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | JCVD | Man wearing Beret | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Welcome to the Sticks | Momo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Paris | Mourad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | To Each His Own Cinema | Claude Lelouch's father (segment "Cinéma de boulevard") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Crossed Tracks | le commissaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly | Joubert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Nativity Story | Girl's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Russian Dolls | M. Boubaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Franck Dubosc - Les Pour Toi Public | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Legend of Princess Parva | Gangster (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Spanish Apartment | Barman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Satin Rouge | Cabaret Patron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra | Tiler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | La vie en gros | Le professeur de français | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Inch'Allah dimanche | Ahmed | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | J'ai tué Clémence Acéra | Jimmy, grocer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Ivre-Mort pour la Patrie | Le coiffeur | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Serial Lover | Prince Hakim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Forbidden Woman | L'homme à la contravention | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Silence of Rak | Customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Didier | Camel Mimouni | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Family Resemblances | Consumer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | When the Cat's Away | Djamel | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Apprentices | Serveur Café | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | La Haine | Paris Plainclothes Police Officer #1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Good Old Daze | Un hippie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional | Man in Front of Vidal's Hospital | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Soul Split in Two | Abid | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Little Nothings | Aziz | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hanna K. | Villiage Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
Zinedine Soualem - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Zinedine Soualem?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zinedine Soualem is "La Haine" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Zinedine Soualem acted in?
Zinedine Soualem has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Zinedine Soualem?
Other notable films include "La vie en gros", "C'était quand la dernière fois ?", and "Sur un fil".