Abdelkader Moutaa
Native nameعبد القادر مطاع
Birth date1940
Birth placeDerb Sultan, Casablanca, Morocco
Death date21 October 2025 (aged 85)
Death placeCasablanca, Morocco
OccupationActor
Years active1968–2025
Notable worksWechma

Abdelkader Moutaa (Arabic: عبد القادر مطاع; 1940 – 21 October 2025) was a Moroccan actor known for his contributions to the Moroccan film and television industry.[1][2][3]

Life and career

Abdelkader Moutaa was born and grew up in the Derb Sultan neighborhood of Casablanca in 1940.[4] His challenging childhood, marked by the early loss of his father,[5] led him to leave school early and engage in various jobs, including carpentry, bicycle repair, and working in a salt mill.[6]

His introduction to the world of acting came through scouting activities. His first direct encounter with acting was in the play "Al-Sahafa Al-Mazoura". Despite initial challenges,[7] Moutaa continued to pursue his artistic aspirations.[8]

Moutaa participated in numerous television and film productions. His notable works include the film Washma (1970).[9]

Moutaa died in Casablanca on 21 October 2025, at the age of 85.[10]

Filmography

Feature films

References

  1. ^ Alaoui, Fatine (13 December 2019). "Abdelkader Moutaa ... le maître incontesté de l'écran marocain" (in French). Morocco Jewish Times. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Abdelkader Moutaa de ces artistes qui bravent la rumeur" (in fr-FR). La Vie Eco. Archived 24 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  3. ^ Cinema (in French). 1976.
  4. ^ "Abdelkader Moutaa, pilier du théâtre et du cinéma national, s’est éteint" (in French). Maroc Hebdo. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Abdelkader Moutaa" (in fr-FR). Africultures. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  6. ^ Senhaji, Mounia. "Abdelkader Moutaâ n'est pas mort !" (in French). Le Matin. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  7. ^ Benslimane, Leila (13 December 2019). "Abdelkader Moutaa: The Undisputed Master of the Moroccan Screen". Morocco Jewish Times. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Abdelkader Moutaa" (in French). Africiné. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Revue du Web. La rumeur du décès de Abdelkader Moutaa provoque l'émoi" (in French). Le360.ma. 8 December 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  10. ^ "الموت يغيب الفنان عبد القادر مطاع". Hespress. 21 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  11. ^ Leaman, Oliver (16 December 2003). Companion Encyclopedia of Middle Eastern and North African Film. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-66251-7.
  12. ^ طنجة في الآداب والفنون (in Arabic). جامعة محمد الخامس، كلية الآداب والعلوم الانسانية ؛. 1992.