The Repentant
– Algeria region of the high flatlands. As Islamist groups continue to spread terror, Rashid, a young ..
Algeria region of the high flatlands. As Islamist groups continue to spread terror, Rashid, a young Jihadist, leaves the mountains to return to his village. In keeping with the law « of pardon and national harmony », he has to surrender to the police and give up his weapon. He thus receives amnesty and becomes a « repenti ». But the law cannot erase his crimes and for Rachid it's the beginning of a one-way journey of violence, secrets and manipulation.
Release Date:
10 Apr 2013
Language:
Arabic
Director:
Merzak Allouache
Writer:
Merzak Allouache
Main Actors:
Nabil Asli, Adila Bendimerad, Khaled Benaïssa, Rokia Abdelali
Plot:
Thanks to the "civilian agreement" law, an Islamist is pardoned and reinstalled in society. He soon understands law doesn't erase the crimes he committed.
Awards:
3 wins & 3 nominations.
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