Zakaria-Tayeb Lazab

Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Ismaël

From the tower blocks of Paris to the countryside of the Drôme region, Shaï and Djeneba lead summer camp activities while grappling with growing up and growing apart.

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Nordine

In one of the poorest areas of Paris, a school counselor devotes herself to working with disadvantaged students, while facing challenges of her own.

Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Ismaël

Sixteen-year-old Shaï, Djeneba, Aladi, and Ismaël grew up between the four towers of Place des Fêtes, a working-class neighborhood in Paris. Together, they let the hours slip by, joke around, and play their favorite game: "Would You Rather."

Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Samir

A violinist looks to inspire his students at a challenging music school.