For My Country (2023)
Original title: Pour la France
For My Country is a 2023 French-language drama movie directed by Rachid Hami, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Karim Leklou, Shaïn Boumedine and 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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What is For My Country about?
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.
When was For My Country released?
For My Country was released on 8 February 2023.
How long is For My Country?
For My Country runs 1h 53m.
Who made For My Country?
For My Country was directed by Rachid Hami.
Where can I watch For My Country?
For My Country is available on France Channel Amazon Channel.
Where to watch For My Country
Stream: France Channel Amazon Channel
Cast
- Karim Leklou as Ismaël
- Shaïn Boumedine as Aïssa Saïdi
- Lubna Azabal as Nadia
- Samir Guesmi as Adil
- Vivian Sung Yun-hua as Julie
- Laurent Lafitte as Général Caillard
- Elyes Aguis as Yacine
- Alicia Hava as Linda
- Slimane Dazi as Brahim
- Souhade Temimi as Hajar
- Lyam Touhami as Aïssa as a child
- Nahyl Théodose as Ismaël as a child