MY WORK
SAWAH
On his way to a global competition, a talented DJ gets stranded in an unfamiliar country and detained after a case of mistaken identity.
My latest feature film, which I co-wrote with Dennis Foon, directed, and produced, has been screened at over 100 festivals worldwide, winning numerous awards. It has been distributed in over 50 territories, including Benelux, DACH, MENA, South Korea, Australia, and North America. The film also saw a wide DVD/Blu-Ray release across 5000 Walmart stores in the US and is the first feature film by a Luxembourg director to be featured on Netflix, where it ranked in the Top 10 in over 20 countries.
written & directed by: Adolf El Assal
co-written by: Dennis Foon, Sirvan Marogy
cast: Karim Kassem, Eric Kabongo, Jean-Luc Couchard, Mourade Zeguendi, Stéphane Bissot, Nilton Martins, Wesley Weigel, Mara Taquin, Paul Robert
BARAKI
When he learns that he will become a father, Yvan will do everything to become a better version of himself. And to help him, he can count on the unwavering support of his clan: the Berthet family.
I directed five episodes of the hit comedy series in its first season, shaping its look and tone. The series is currently airing on Belgian public television RTBF, international network TV5 Monde, and on Netflix in Benelux and France. Thanks to its critical and popular success, the series has been renewed for a second season, and the word “Baraki” has recently been added to the French dictionary.
created by: Fred De Loof, Peter Ninane, Julien Vargas
directed by: Fred De Loof, Adolf El Assal, Adriana Da Fonseca, Bérangère McNeese
cast: Pierre Nisse, Julien Vargas, Sophie Breyer, Laura Sepul, Gémi Diallo, Jules Barbason, Nilton Martins, Nassim Rachi, Pablo Andres
LES (FAMEUX GARS)
When a special needs class wins a trip to Portugal, all hell breaks loose.
My first feature film that I co-wrote, directed, produced and distributed. The film was successfully released in French- speaking territories and its distribution strategy was revolutionary at that time. I had managed back then to convince Orelsan, who is now one of the biggest musical artists in France, to have an appearance in the film. It is also Dieudonné Kabongo's (one of Belgium's finest actors) final role before his passing.
directed by: Adolf El Assal
written by: Vincent Habay
cast: Diego Castello, Tony Bitegets, Armando Medina, Vincent Habay, Orelsan, Dieudonné Kabongo
