The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing. But while many celebrities are strutting on the Croisette, the world of the 7th art has just lost one of its most brilliant actors. This Friday, May 20, the Ministry of Culture and Arts of Algeria announced the death of Ahmed Benaïssa. The 78-year-old actor died after a long illness. ” With a “mouth” cut for cinema screens and a voice that vibrates the theaters of the orchestra on the last balcony, he dedicated 50 years of his life, and even his very last days, to the screen and to the boards. able to contain his immense talent and his visceral need to express his art, Ahmed Benaïssa, another pillar of Algerian culture bowed out on Friday “, Can we read in particular on the APS site (Algeria press service).
A movie monster
Known for his roles in productions like Gates of the Sun, Close Enemies or Papicha, the actor marked the world of cinema. But while his latest film was presented in a Special Screening at Critics’ Week, his death shocked celebrities. Clément Cogitoire, director of Drop of gold, reacted to the terrible news with emotion. ” I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Ahmed Benaissa. The movie wouldn’t exist without him and words can’t express our sorrow. “.
Leïla Bekhti, meanwhile, did not fail to share Karim Leklou’s post on her Instagram account. A publication in which we could read: We have learned of the sudden death of actor Ahmed Benaissa. All our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family and loved ones. The screening of Goutte d’or tonight is dedicated to him “. In shock, Tahar Rami’s wife added several significant emojis of her grief.
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