The Repentant (2012)
- Original title
- التائب
- Directed by
- Merzak Allouache
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Algeria, France
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Rating
- 6.4 of 10 from 7 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A former Islamist militant returns to his village in Algeria after being released from prison. He tries to rebuild his life but faces suspicion and hostility from his community.
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What happens
The Repentant (Arabic: التائب) is a 2012 Algerian drama film directed by Merzak Allouache. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. The film won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Asian Film at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala. The film was inspired by a true story. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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