---
title: 'The Repentant (2012)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Merzak Allouache'
released: '2012-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 87
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'Algeria'
  - 'France'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-repentant-2012'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2399515/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Repentant (2012)

2012 · 87 min · Drama · Algeria, France

Original title: Le repenti

## Synopsis

The Repentant is a 2012 Algerian drama film directed by Merzak Allouache. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. The film won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Asian Film at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala. The film was inspired by a true story.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Merzak Allouache](https://cinepixo.com/people/merzak-allouache)
- **Screenplay:** [Merzak Allouache](https://cinepixo.com/people/merzak-allouache)
- **Producer:** [Jacques Bidou](https://cinepixo.com/people/jacques-bidou), [Marianne Dumoulin](https://cinepixo.com/people/marianne-dumoulin), [Yacine Djadi](https://cinepixo.com/people/yacine-djadi)
- **Editor:** [Sylvie Gadmer](https://cinepixo.com/people/sylvie-gadmer)

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