Thanks to the "civilian agreement" law, an Islamist is pardoned and reinstalled in society. He soon understands law doesn't erase the crimes he committed.
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Title: The Repentant (2012)
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3 wins & 4 nominations.
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Nabil Asli | ... | Rachid |
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Adila Bendimerad | ||
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Khaled Benaïssa | ||
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Rokia Abdelali | ||
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Mohamed Adar | ||
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Fatima Benahmed | ||
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Belkacem Bentata | ||
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Hacène Benzerari | ... | Saleh |
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Abdelah Besseghir | ... | (as Abdallah Besseghir) |
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Mebarek Faradji | ||
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Mohamed Terekkat | ... | (as Mohamed Takiret) |
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Ourida Tissougiyine | ||
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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.
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algeria | ex terrorist | grief | loss of daughter | haunted by the past |Parents Guide:
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ArabicRelease Date:
10 April 2013 (France) See more »Also Known As:
Le Repenti See more »Filming Locations:
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Not sure why this doesn't have a better overall rating. The story is meaningful and all the actors responsible for executing it are above average to exceptional. A solemn dramatic slice of life from a part of the world that is largely underrepresented. Definitely worth the watch.