The Repentant
Originally released in 2013. The Repentant is a drama film. directed by Merzak Allouache. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nabil Asli, Adila Bendimerad, and Khaled Benaissa
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Algeria
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Baya Films
- JBA Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Repentant about?
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...
Who directed The Repentant?
The Repentant was directed by Merzak Allouache.
How long is The Repentant?
The Repentant has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Repentant released?
The Repentant was released on April 10, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Repentant?
The main cast of The Repentant includes Nabil Asli, Adila Bendimerad, Khaled Benaissa, Rokia Abdelali.