The Repentant
2013, Arabic. Directed by Merzak Allouache.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 10 April 2013
- Original title
- التائب
- Country
- Algeria, France
- Written by
- Merzak Allouache
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The Repentant runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Repentant isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 April 2013. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Repentant?
The Repentant (2013) was directed by Merzak Allouache and stars Nabil Asli, Adila Bendimerad, Khaled Benaissa.