The Mauritanian

Description

Directed by Kevin Macdonald. Starring Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley. Wrongly suspected of orchestrating the September 11 attacks, Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi is handed over by his country to the Americans and imprisoned for fourteen years at Guantanamo Bay military detention center. This film, based on Slahi's memoirs and directed by a filmmaker experienced in documentaries and biopics (Kevin Macdonald, The Last King of Scotland), questions what has become of the habeas corpus principle of the American Constitution after the Patriot Act was passed under George W. Bush's administration. Jodie Foster plays the American lawyer of the detainee who conducts an investigation and defends the rule of law in court. Her combative role earned her the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in 2021, competing against Tahar Rahim, who was also praised for his intense performance. USA, UK · 2021 · 129' · v. o. s-t fr. - format: DC@CAP 2 – Capitole, Salle Lucienne Schnegg (CAP 2) - indicative price: 10.-

Highlights

• Film based on Mohamedou Ould Slahi's memoirs
• Jodie Foster awarded a Golden Globe
• Directed by Kevin Macdonald

General Information

The film 'The Mauritanian' tells the story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was imprisoned for fourteen years at Guantanamo. With remarkable performances by Jodie Foster and Tahar Rahim, it raises questions about human rights and habeas corpus.

Location

Avenue du Théâtre 6, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland

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