The Repentant(2013)

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.

Genre: Drama

Director: Merzak Allouache

Actors: Nabil Asli, Adila Bendimerad, Khaled Benaïssa, Rokia Abdelali, Mohamed Adar, Fatima Benahmed, Belkacem Bentata, Hacène Benzerari, Abdelah Besseghir, Mebarek Faradji

Release date: 2013-04-10

Country of origin: Algeria, France

Length: 1h 27m

Ratings:

• 6.1/10