Anis Djaad, an Algerian film director, screenwriter and writer, died on March 4, 2026, at the age of 51.
Born in Algiers on April 29, 1974, he grew up in the Bab El Oued district and began his career in cinema as an assistant director before turning to writing and directing short films. He was best known for his short films and for his first feature film, La Vie d’après, released in 2021.
Alongside filmmaking, Djaad also published novels including Matins parisiens and L’odeur du violon.
Anis Djaâd (Arabic: أنيس جاد; 29 April 1974 – 4 March 2026) was an Algerian film director, screenwriter and writer, best known for his short films and his first feature film La Vie d’après (2021).