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The Mauritanian

Synopsis

Captured by the U.S. Government, Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) languishes in prison for years without charge or trial. Losing all hope, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley). Together they face countless obstacles in a desperate pursuit for justice. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), eventually reveals a shocking and far reaching conspiracy. Based on the New York Times best-selling memoir, this is the explosive true story of a fight for survival against all odds.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2021 - Berlinale Special

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Details

Year: 2021
Type of film: Features
Running time: 130 min
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Producer: Adam Ackland, Michael Bronner, Leah Clarke, Benedict Cumberbatch
Executive Producer: Michael Bloom, Rose Garnett, Micah Green, Robert A.Halmi, Ryan Heller
Screenwriter: M.B.Traven, Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani
Director of Photography: Alwin H. Küchler
Production Designer: Michael Carlin
Music: Tom Hodge
Principal cast: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch

Genre

Drama Action

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Wonder Street

3617 Hayden Ave
Suite 105
Culver City, CA 90232
USA

Sales Company

STX Entertainment

3900 West Alameda Avenue
32nd Floor
Burbank, CA 91505
USA

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