TELL ME MOHAMED
Documentary I 30 min I 2012 I France
The documentary follows the life and art of Mohamed Lamouri, a visually impaired Algerian singer who makes his living performing in the underground tunnels of the Paris Métro. After moving to France, Mohamed finds refuge, expression, and connection through music, specifically by singing classical Algerian Raï—most notably rendering emotional covers of the legendary Cheb Hasni.
Framed through intimate encounters and conversations, the film explores how Mohamed navigates life in Paris as an immigrant and street musician, capturing his daily routines, his relationship with passengers on the underground transit lines, and his dedication to his craft despite personal and physical challenges.
Directors
Ayoub LAYOUSSIFI & Jéro YUN
Producer
Nassim El MOUNABBI
AWARDS & FESTIVALS
Festival International du Film Oriental de Genève I FIFOG 2014 - Switzerland
La Semaine du Cinéma Arabe de la ville de Leipzig 2014 - Germany
Festival International short film and documentary of Casablanca 2013 - Morocco
I BEST DIRECTOR
Festival des Rives de la Méditerranée de la ville de Puteaux 2013 - France
Human Rights Films festival Barcelona I NYC I Paris 2013 - Spain, USA, France
Festival de cinéma d'Alès Itinérances 2013 - France
Festival Ethnocinema 2013 - Austria
Rencontres du Maghreb des Films 2012 - France

