Karim was born in Algiers to an Algerian father and a Brazilian mother. After Haiti and Senegal, he arrived in Paris at the age of 18 to study literature, philosophy, and social sciences while also engaging in theatrical activities. Karim then attended the London Film School, where he directed “Constant Flow.” Returning to Paris, he worked as a director, screenwriter, and actor. His first short film, “The Secret of Fatima,” was selected and awarded at numerous festivals. Currently, he is developing two feature films, one of which has been selected for the Sundance Screenwriter’s and Director’s Lab.