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Armand Amar is a French composer who spent his childhood in Morocco, where he was influenced by the sounds of exotic instruments. An autodidact, he initially sought physical experiences in music before committing to his craft. He learned to play tablas, discovered the zarb and congas, and studied under various masters of traditional and classical music in India, Iran, and Cuba. A pivotal moment in Amar's career occurred in 1976 when he was invited by South African choreographer Peter Goss to explore dance. This experience provided him with a direct relationship to music and the freedom to improvise, leading him to collaborate with numerous contemporary dance choreographers, including Marie-Claude Pietragalla and Carolyn Carlsson. His involvement in Patrice Chéreau’s actors’ school and teaching at the Conservatoire National Supérieur further expanded his focus on the relationship between music and dance. Amar's musical and spiritual influences are evident in his film scores, including those for Costa-Gavras’ "Amen." (nominated for the César/Best Soundtrack of the Year Award 2003), "The Axe" (2005), "Live and Become" (nominated for the César/Best Soundtrack of the Year Award 2006), and "Days of Glory" (nominated for the César/Best Soundtrack of the Year Award 2007). He is currently working on music for Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s film "Home," Costa-Gavras’ "Eden est à l’Ouest

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