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Ramdam

Ramdam is a French television film directed by Zangro.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ramdam is a French television film directed by Zangro. Released in 2020, it is a comedy-drama about a professor and imam caught between family conflict, village politics, and tensions around Islam in south-western France. The film stars Lyes Salem as the lead character Amine.

Premise

The film centres on Amine, a university professor and imam, who returns to a village in south-western France and becomes embroiled in a family dispute over the mosque. The conflict develops into broader commentary on identity, religion, and local traditions.

Production and release

Ramdam is credited to Zangro and was produced in France for television. Source listings place its release in 2020, with a 90-minute running time.

Themes

Coverage of the film describes it as a comedy that treats questions about Islam in France with humour and social critique. It is framed as a story about intercultural relations and family conflict in a rural community.

Cast

Available source material identifies Lyes Salem as the lead and also lists performers including Djemel Barek, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, and Yamin Dib.

Key facts

  • Ramdam is a French television film directed by Zangro, released in 2020.
  • The film follows Amine, a professor and imam, who returns to a village in south-western France.
  • It uses comedy to address relations between Islam and French society in a rural setting.
  • The story includes rugby as part of the local backdrop.
  • Lyes Salem plays the lead role.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ramdam?
Ramdam is a French comedy-drama television film directed by Zangro and released in 2020.
What is Ramdam about?
It follows Amine, a professor and imam, who becomes caught up in a dispute between his father, the local rugby club, and the village mosque.
Who directed Ramdam?
Ramdam was directed by Zangro.
Who stars in Ramdam?
Lyes Salem plays the lead role of Amine, with Djemel Barek, Sid Ahmed Agoumi, and Yamin Dib also listed in source material.
What language is Ramdam in?
Ramdam is a French-language film.

References

  1. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=275703.html
    Supports: Film synopsis, title, genre, release information.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8365352/
    Supports: Title, format as TV movie, runtime, language, release date, genre.
  3. UniFrance — https://www.unifrance.org/film/47908/ramdam
    Supports: French synopsis and director credit.
  4. Médiathèque Numérique — https://vod.mediatheque-numerique.com/article/ramdam-une-histoire-de-famille
    Supports: Description of the film's themes and social context.
  5. Cineamo — https://www.cineamo.com/en/movies/ramdam
    Supports: Release year, country, and original language.
  6. Gupy — https://www.gupy.fr/films/ramdam/
    Supports: Director, production companies, release year, runtime, and brief description.
  7. Film France CNC — https://www.filmfrance.net/films/ramdam/
    Supports: Synopsis, director, cast, and filming context.
  8. SensCritique — https://www.senscritique.com/film/ramdam/42236766
    Supports: Genre, country of origin, and thematic description.