★ HOW OLD IS BACHIR BENSADDEK?
Bachir Bensaddek is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in CA · Capricorn.
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About
Bachir Bensaddek directed the Emmy-winning Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within, cementing himself as a key Canadian television voice. Born in Algeria in 1972, he moved to Montreal as a student in 1992 before becoming a Canadian citizen. His 2011 documentary Rap arabe tracked hip-hop across the Middle East and North Africa, premiering at the Festival international de cinéma Vues d'Afrique. Capricorn energy: strategic, methodical storyteller.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Bachir Bensaddek is a Canadian television director and screenwriter of Algerian Berber descent. Born in Algeria on 1972-01-01, he relocated to Montreal, Quebec, Canada as a student in 1992 before securing Canadian citizenship. He co-directed the 2002 Emmy Award-winning television series Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within, his signature work. Beyond directing, Bensaddek authored a 2004 play called Montréal la blanche exploring the lives of Algerian immigrants in Quebec. In May 2011, he released his documentary film Rap arabe, an ORBI-XXI production documenting the rap scene across Morocco, Lebanon, and Syria, featuring artists including Malikah, Ashekman, Lil Zac, and Don Bigg. The film premiered at the 27th Festival international de cinéma Vues d'Afrique and was rebroadcast on RDI, TV5, and Al Jazeera's Documentary channel. As a screenwriter and actor, Bensaddek works across multiple storytelling mediums—television, theatre, documentary. Born under Capricorn, his career reflects disciplined, purposeful artistic vision. His work bridges North African and North American contexts, building cross-cultural narratives.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Bensaddek was born in Algeria in 1972. He came to Montreal, Quebec as a student in 1992 before immigrating to Canada. Little else about his pre-2002 career path is documented in available sources.
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Trivia
- Co-directed the 2002 Emmy Award-winning television series Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within.
- Wrote the 2004 play Montréal la blanche about Algerian immigrants in Quebec.
- His 2011 documentary Rap arabe was broadcast on RDI, TV5, and Al Jazeera's Documentary channel.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Bachir Bensaddek gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
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- Bachir Bensaddek is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
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- Bachir Bensaddek was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Bachir Bensaddek's zodiac sign?
- Bachir Bensaddek is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
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- Bachir Bensaddek was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Bachir Bensaddek from?
- Bachir Bensaddek is from CA.
- What does Bachir Bensaddek do?
- Bachir Bensaddek is a writer.
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