Olivier Azam

Known for: Directing

Born: December 31, 1970 in Narbonne

Olivier Azam (born in 1971 in Narbonne, France) is a French filmmaker specializing in documentaries that address social and political issues. In addition to directing, he has worked as a cinematographer, editor, composer, and producer. In 2000, he co-founded Zalea TV, a free television channel that operated until 2007. In 2002, he directed his first documentary, Je déboule à Kaboul, based on his experience in Afghanistan shortly after the fall of the Taliban. In 2005, he co-founded the audiovisual cooperative Les Mutins de Pangée. That same year, he directed Désentubages cathodiques, a critique of the media. In collaboration with journalist Daniel Mermet, he co-directed Chomsky & Cie (2008) and its sequel Chomsky et le Pouvoir (2009), focusing on Noam Chomsky's thought. Other notable works include Grandpuits et petites victoires (2011), about a strike by oil workers, and Howard Zinn, une histoire populaire américaine (2015), about the American historian. In 2017, he directed La Cigale, le Corbeau et les Poulets, a documentary that combines humor and social critique. Azam is known for his critical approach and commitment to social causes, using film as a tool for reflection and change. Where to watch the TV shows and films of Olivier Azam free? Click the title of the series or movies below to watch them in HD for free on SFlix.