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
Zinedine Soualem Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Zinedine Soualem reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Zinedine Soualem's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Zinedine Soualem's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains La Haine, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Zinedine Soualem Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Zinedine Soualem's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Zinedine Soualem has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Un client | 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", "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly", and "Colours of Time".