Merzak Allouache ( born 6 October 1944 ) is an Algerian film director and screenwriter . He has directed 18 films since 1976 . His 1976 film '' Omar Gatlato '' was entered into the 10th Moscow International Film Festival where it won the Silver Prize . His 1996 '' Salut cousin ! '' was submitted to the 69th Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film
10th Moscow International Film Festival
10th Moscow International Film Festival
Merzak Allouache