

In 1957, the Battle of Algiers intensifies. Hassan, a peaceful resident of the Casbah, is mistakenly identified as a dangerous "terrorist leader," earning him the nickname "Hassan Terro." He is arrested, but the French occupation army secretly organizes his escape in the hope of tracking down the leaders of the resistance. In turn, the Algerian liberation army exploits Hassan's naivety to thwart the French military command and disperse its forces.

Rouiched
Hassan Terro
Lead
Sid Ali Kouiret
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Chafia Boudraa
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Paul Mercey
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Jenny Astruc
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Jean Mauvais
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Christian Duroc
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Kamal Fathi
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mustapha Badie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Hassan Terro's Escape is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”