Planet Malek (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2019, Planet Malek is a documentary and music film directed by Paloma Colombe, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Ahmed Malek’s name might have been forgotten by his fellow Algerians but his timeless tunes certainly haven’t. Called the Ennio Morricone of Algiers, he composed music for more than 200 movies, amongst which the most famous films of the Algerian New Wave in the 70s and the 80s can be found. Paloma Colombe, a DJ, digger and documentary director, went to Algiers to meet his daughter, friends and former coworkers. Images of the city by night offer a perfect background to Ahmed Malek’s music. Globetrotter, pioneer of electronic music and of the concept of the home studio, he created a unique sound that truly goes beyond genres and countries.
Who’s in it. Planet Malek stars Ahmed Malek as Self (archive footage), Henia Malek as (Self- Daughter), Hadjab Abdenour as Self (Ahmed Malek Friend) and Mohamed Guechoud as (Self - Compositeur), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Planet Malek sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planet Malek page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Planet Malek (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Planet Malek change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Planet Malek worth watching?
- Planet Malek holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Planet Malek?
- Planet Malek stars Ahmed Malek, Henia Malek, Hadjab Abdenour, Mohamed Guechoud and Mourad Guechoud.
- When was Planet Malek released?
- Planet Malek was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.