Mustapha Preure (in Arabic مصطفى برور) (1935 – 12 February 2022) was an Algerian actor, comedian, and radio and television presenter. Active in theatre, cinema, and broadcasting, he also worked as a production manager for Algerian national television and radio.
Biography Mustapha Preure was born in in the Casbah of Algiers. He began his artistic activities at a young age, notably at the Sarrouy School in Soustara, and took part in early youth performances. He later became a well-known figure in Algeria's cultural scene, contributing to the Algerian National Theatre, radio programs, and television productions, often working behind the camera as a production manager.
Filmography Selected filmography Year Title Role / Notes Source 1978 Hassan Terro au Maquis Role attributed (anti-colonial film) 1986 La Dernière Image Actor (credited) 1987 Les Portes du silence Actor (cast) 1989 Le Clandestin (film, 1989) Actor 1989 Lumières Actor
Notes on filmography Mustapha Preure appeared in "over 80 films, including around fifty television productions and several dozen radio plays."
Awards and recognition Various press articles and tributes at the time of his death described him as a "dean" and a major figure of Algerian theatre and television.
Legacy Africultures and several Algerian media outlets highlighted his prolific career, particularly his radio and theatre work, emphasizing its enduring impact on Algeria's cultural memory.
See also Theatre of Algeria Cinema of Algeria
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