Un Simple Fait Divers

This film offers a somber, reflective look at the perilous cost of speaking truth to power.

Directed by

Hakim Noury

Starring

Rachid El Ouali, Hamid Zoughi, Hammadi Ammor

Overview

An old journalist, Omar, remembers the 70s and Salim a young 35-year-old journalist who had dared to investigate a corrupt senior state official. Omar knows it's a fight lost in advance but Salim refuses to let go. He resists because his duty as a journalist and his contempt for the untouchables who believe themselves above the law incite him to take all risks. But one day, the newspapers announce the death of Salim, cowardly murdered by a burglar. In short, a simple fact.

How it feels

Cynical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, media, justice, power

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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