Ilias Boukhemoucha

Biography

Ilias Boukhemoucha is a distinguished independent filmmaker, academic, and researcher who has become a prominent voice in the Algerian cinematic landscape. He has served as a Teaching Researcher at the University of Sidi Bel Abbes and has held leadership roles, including the Directorship of the National Higher Institute of Cinema. His academic foundation is anchored by a PhD in Cinematographic Studies from the University of Oran, which he completed in 2013. His professional focus is unique for its deep intersection with art therapy and social advocacy. As a certified art therapy coach, Boukhemoucha explores how the medium of film can serve as a tool for healing and social integration. This research-driven approach informs his creative work, where he often focuses on childhood and marginalized segments of society, using an intimate and sensitive lens to address complex human experiences. Boukhemoucha’s filmography is characterized by a blend of experimental fiction and documentary, of...