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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Merzak Allouache Director · Sylvie Gadmer Editor
First release May 19, 2012 · Produced in Algeria, France · Production JBA Production
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Baya Films
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JBA Production
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Algeria · France
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Original title
التائب
Original language
Arabic
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Arabic
Release dates
France · May 19, 2012
Premiere · Cannes Film Festival
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France
April 10, 2013 · Theatrical
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