Malik Bendjelloul
Film director of 'Searching for Sugar Man'
Born
September 14th, 1977
47 years ago
Died
May 13th, 2014
11 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Bendjelloul was a Swedish director and producer. He gained recognition for the documentary 'Searching for Sugar Man', which explored the life of musician Rodriguez and his unexpected fame in South Africa. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012 and received critical acclaim. It was awarded the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2013. Bendjelloul's approach combined storytelling with a deep exploration of music's impact on culture and society.
Directed 'Searching for Sugar Man'
Won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature
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