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.
Cast
Hugo Becker, Karim Leklou, Alicia Hava, Lubna Azabal
Crew
Screenwriter: Rachid Hami, Ollivier Pourriol
DOP: Jérôme Almeras
Editor: Joëlle Hache
Original Title: لأجل وطني
Production Company(ies):
Mizar Films
Producer(s):
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