The Repentant

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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Release Date

April 10, 2013

Status

Released

Original Title

التائب

Runtime

1h 27min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Arabic

Production Companies

Baya FilmsJBA Production