Drama / Arab World
France Taiwan
Algerian-born young officer named Aissa tragically dies during a freshman initiation ritual at the elite French military institution of Saint-Cyr. Controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans as his death rips through his family and the army refuses to take responsibility. It falls to Ismael — the older and more rebellious brother — to keep the family together while they seek justice for Aissa.
Screenwriter: Rachid Hami, Ollivier Pourriol
DOP: Jérôme Almeras
Editor: Joëlle Hache
Mizar Films
Nicolas Mauvernay
Venice International Film Festival Stockholm International Film Festival Sarlat International Cinema Festival Golden Horse Film Festival Seville European Film Festival Cairo International Film Festival International Film Festival of India Rendez-Vous with French Cinema Tripoli Film Festival META Film Festival Festival Cinématographique D’automne de Gardanne
Audience Award at the Rendez-Vous with French Cinema Best Actor Award for Karim Leklou at the Sarlat International Cinema Festival