The Repentant

– Algeria region of the high flatlands. As Islamist groups continue to spread terror, Rashid, a young ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 27 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
Original Name:
El Taaib
The Repentant (2012) - Also known as El Taaib

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.

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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.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.1/10