Abdelkader Moutaa
Abdelkader Moutaa | |
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عبد القادر مطاع | |
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| Born | 1940 Derb Sultan, Casablanca, Morocco |
| Died | (aged 85) Casablanca, Morocco |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2025 |
| Notable work | Wechma |
Abdelkader Moutaa (Arabic: عبد القادر مطاع; 1940 – 21 October 2025) was a Moroccan actor known for his contributions to the Moroccan film and television industry.[1][2][3]
Life and career
[edit]Abdelkader Moutaa was born and grew up in the Derb Sultan neighborhood of Casablanca in 1940.[4] His challenging childhood, marked by the early loss of his father,[5] led him to leave school early and engage in various jobs, including carpentry, bicycle repair, and working in a salt mill.[6]
His introduction to the world of acting came through scouting activities. His first direct encounter with acting was in the play "Al-Sahafa Al-Mazoura". Despite initial challenges,[7] Moutaa continued to pursue his artistic aspirations.[8]
Moutaa participated in numerous television and film productions. His notable works include the film Washma (1970).[9]
Moutaa died in Casablanca on 21 October 2025, at the age of 85.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Feature films
[edit]- Wechma (1970)[11]
- El Chergui (1975)[12]
- The Bandits (2003)
- Rbib (2004)
- The Man Who Sold the World (2008)
References
[edit]- ↑ Alaoui, Fatine (13 December 2019). "Abdelkader Moutaa ... le maître incontesté de l'écran marocain". Morocco Jewish Times (in French). Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ "Abdelkader Moutaa de ces artistes qui bravent la rumeur". La Vie Eco (in French). Archived from the original on 24 October 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ Cinema (in French). 1976.
- ↑ "Abdelkader Moutaa, pilier du théâtre et du cinéma national, s'est éteint". Maroc Hebdo (in French). 21 October 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ↑ "Abdelkader Moutaa". Africultures (in French). Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ Senhaji, Mounia. "Abdelkader Moutaâ n'est pas mort !". Le Matin (in French). Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ Benslimane, Leila (13 December 2019). "Abdelkader Moutaa: The Undisputed Master of the Moroccan Screen". Morocco Jewish Times. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ "Abdelkader Moutaa". Africiné (in French). Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ "Revue du Web. La rumeur du décès de Abdelkader Moutaa provoque l'émoi". Le360.ma (in French). 8 December 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ "الموت يغيب الفنان عبد القادر مطاع". Hespress. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ Leaman, Oliver (16 December 2003). Companion Encyclopedia of Middle Eastern and North African Film. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-66251-7.
- ↑ طنجة في الآداب والفنون (in Arabic). جامعة محمد الخامس، كلية الآداب والعلوم الانسانية ؛. 1992.
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