The Repentant

The Repentant

6.4

2013-04-10

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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The Repentant

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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.

Released

2013-04-10

Runtime

87

Director

Merzak Allouache

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

العربية

Production

Baya Films

JBA Production

Casts

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    Nabil Asli

    Nabil Asli
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    Adila Bendimerad

    Adila Bendimerad
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    Khaled Benaissa

    Khaled Benaissa
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    Rokia Abdelali

    Rokia Abdelali