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For My Country

For My Country

20236.11h 53m

Overview

Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears through his family, controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans when the Army refuses to take responsibility. Ismael, his older, rebellious brother, tries to keep the family united as they fight to win justice for Aissa.

Directed by Rachid Hami
Written by Rachid Hami, Ollivier Pourriol
Produced by Nicolas Mauvernay
Box OfficeBudget: $5.3M0

Top Cast

Karim Leklou

Karim Leklou

Ismaël

Shaïn Boumedine

Shaïn Boumedine

Aïssa Saïdi

Lubna Azabal

Lubna Azabal

Nadia

Samir Guesmi

Samir Guesmi

Adil

Vivian Sung

Vivian Sung

Julie

Laurent Lafitte

Laurent Lafitte

Général Caillard

Elyes Aguis

Elyes Aguis

Yacine

Alicia Hava

Alicia Hava

Linda

Slimane Dazi

Slimane Dazi

Brahim

Souhade Temimi

Souhade Temimi

Hajar

About For My Country

For My Country is a drama film released in 2023. Directed by Rachid Hami, it stars Karim Leklou, Shaïn Boumedine, Lubna Azabal. Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears through his family, controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans when the Army refuses to take responsibility. Ismael, his older, rebellious brother, tries to keep the family united as they fight to win justice for Aissa.

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