Omar m'a tuer (2011)

Director:

Roschdy Zem

Writers:

Olivier Gorce (scenario), Roschdy Zem (scenario),

Stars:

Sami Bouajila, Denis Podalydès, Maurice Bénichou

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sami Bouajila	...	Omar Raddad
Denis Podalydès	...	Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard
Maurice Bénichou	...	Jacques Vergès
Salomé Stévenin	...	Maud
Nozha Khouadra	...	Latifa Raddad
Afida Tahri	...	La mère de Latifa
Yanis Abdellaoui	...	Karim enfant
Ayoub El Mahlili	...	Karim jeune garçon
Martial Rivol	...	Président Djian
Lounès Tazairt	...	M. Sheriff (as Lounès Tazaïrt)
Liliane Nataf	...	Mme Marchal
Catherine Salviat	...	Hélène Carrère d'Encausse
Pascal Elso	...	André de Comminges
Didier Vinson	...	Juge Renard
Gabriel Le Doze	...	Maître Beaudoux

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

intentionally misspelled title | title appears in writing | courtroom | hunger strike | year 1991 | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

France Morocco

Language:

French Arabic

Release Date:

22 June 2011 (France)

Also Known As:

Omar Killed Me

Filming Locations:

Mougins, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tessalit Productions, Mars Distribution, France 2 Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Morocco's official submission to the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 84th Academy Awards 2012.

User Reviews

Justice or Prejudice?

How do you rebuild a life after a criminal accusation that is mainly supported by a foreign tribunal in a land where you feel totally out of place?

"Omar M'a Tuer" is a compelling portrait of an innocent man taken to justice when his alibis and ability of communication in a language he cannot master aren't enough to justify his being on the wrong place and the wrong time. This movie is quite an emotional ride, fast paced and very realistic, confirming the old saying that "justice is blind" could easily materialize around us when we least expect.

It is hard enough to prove a person's innocence by using veridical evidence when the main reason of such accusation cannot be verified against growing racism. It raises the question whether a citizen might receive the same treatment when clear prejudice from the Justice Department can be so compromising. Very good movie that not only tackles the never ending problem of legal injustice but also cultural misconception. Worth watching.