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Film director and producer
Country of origin
Switzerland/Algeria

Nasser Bakthi, born 1960 in Algiers (Algeria), lives in Switzerland since 1990 with a joint Algerian and French citizenship. He received a degree in modern languages and graduated from the Mountview Art and Drama School in London. 1989-92 he was collaborater on various productions for BBC, Channel 4 and the French Swiss Broadcasting Service (RTS) as scriptwriter, production manager and director. He works as screenwriter and independent filmmaker.

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Current issues

"Defiant" by director Visa Koiso-Kanttila wins the Prize of the Church Media Foundation in Finland at the International Chidren's and Youth Festival in Oulu 2025.
The FilmFestival Cottbus is one of the most significant international festivals dedicated to contemporary Eastern European cinema. Its three competitive sections feature films, youth films, and short films highlight exceptional talent, bold narratives, and innovative cinematic perspectives. Report by Ágoston Gőbel and Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani.

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2

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