The Repentant backdrop

The Repentant 2013 Directed by Merzak Allouache التائب

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.

Country Algeria
Production Countries Algeria , France
Language Arabic
Spoken Language Arabic
Gnere Drama
Production Companies JBA Production , Baya Films
Release Date 10 April 2013
87 mins