BIOGRAPHY
CHRIS MACARI
Christian Macari Ledru was born in Creteil, Val de Marne, in France, and left with his parents for Martinique two weeks after his birth.
He grew up in Martinique, first in Dillon, Carbet, and then in Shcoelcher.
He has studied in the capital city, Fort-de-France.
He went to Ernest Renan Secondary School and to Victor Schoelcher High School. He graduated with an A-level in economics in 1998, and went to Paris for graphic art studies at the Grande Ecole of ESAG Penninghen, obtaining a diploma with honours in 2003.
He undertook a self-taught career in direction and production, and has worked with artists such as Booba, Bushido (rapper), , Tony Parker, Snoop Dogg, Damani, Kery James, La Fouine, Mac Tyer, Mokobe, Soprano, Rim K, Sefyu, Rohff, Nessbeal, Casey, Despo, Soprano, 113, Princess Lover and many more.
FILMOGRAPHY
BÊTES 2 SONS
November 2019
Two aspiring rappers in search of success get hired in a radio station in the hope of making professional contacts there. But it's in the basements, by filing the archives of this radio station, that they await their hour of glory and fantasize about their future career. The announcement of a Rap Contest organized by the radio to rejuvenate its image and find a second life finally gives them the opportunity to showcase themselves. Willing to do anything, even the toughest shots, to get there, Oz and Jay will have to test their ambitions and their friendship.
#SURLESRAILS Ep.1: ANDREA
May 2021
Inspired by real events, Andrea's story is not an isolated case. Every year, hundreds of people take pictures of themselves on the tracks, risking their lives.
LA MORT LEUR VA SI BIEN
March 2014
A car to collect, an address to drop it off. A mobster who waits for it. For Saada who wants another life, just a regular job. Everything would have been fine, if Dimo, Saada's little brother hadn't gotten in trouble with a rival gang. Betrayals, reckonings. The car disappears, Dimo runs away. For Saada the troubles begin.
FILMOGRAPHY
#AFRICAN EMPIRES Ep.1: SHAKA ZULU
November 2023
A historical documentary series which offers the opportunity to discover the greatest kingdoms and empires in Africa before colonization. A highlighting of the legacies left to today's world.
#SURLESRAILS Ep.3: MATHIEU
June 2021
Inspired by real events, Mathieu's story is far from being the type of drama that "only happens to others". If 220 volts is enough to die of electrocution, imagine with 25,000.
#SURLESRAILS Ep.2: MIKE
May 2021
Inspired by real facts, Mike's story could well be one of your loved ones.
Because entering a railway site prohibited to the public is to take the risk of never leaving it.
#SURLESRAILS Ep.1: ANDREA
May 2021
Inspired by real events, Andrea's story is not an isolated case. Every year, hundreds of people take pictures of themselves on the tracks, risking their lives.
BÊTES 2 SONS
November 2019
Two aspiring rappers in search of success get hired in a radio station in the hope of making professional contacts there. But it's in the basements, by filing the archives of this radio station, that they await their hour of glory and fantasize about their future career.
LA MORT LEUR VA SI BIEN
March 2014
A car to collect, an address to drop it off. A mobster who waits for it. For Saada who wants another life, just a regular job. Everything would have been fine, if Dimo, Saada's little brother hadn't gotten in trouble with a rival gang. Betrayals, reckonings. The car disappears, Dimo runs away. For Saada the troubles begin.
L'ANNEE DU HIP HOP - LES TROPHEES 2008
UNIMA - BEST FEATURE
DOCUMENTARY FILM 2024
MEILLEUR CLIP
MEILLEUR DOCU
KERY JAMES "Le Combat Continu pt.3"
AFRICAN EMPIRES
"Afrique du Sud: Shaka Zulu, le peuple du ciel"