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Omar Killed Me

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Despite a paucity of evidence, a nearly illiterate Moroccan-born gardener (Sami Bouajila) is sent to prison for the murder of his wealthy employer.

Critics Reviews

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R. Kurt Osenlund Slant Magazine Mar 22, 2012
2.5/4
The adherence to a Grisham-like structure all but kills the film's chances of leaving a lasting impression. Go to Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site Mar 1, 2021
The film carefully develops the details of the highly publicized 1990 case in which a Moroccan immigrant was railroaded to prison. Go to Full Review Peter Gutiérrez CineVue Jan 4, 2019
4/5
Despite featuring lots of talking, Omar Killed Me never gets talky. Instead, it simply plays out like a compelling murder mystery. Go to Full Review Chris Buckle The Skinny Feb 29, 2012
3/5
Bouajila, in particular, is excellent in the lead role, convincingly internalising complex emotions: defiance, desperation, anger, and defeat. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Sep 16, 2011
2/4
...a well-intentioned misfire... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Apr 4, 2017 A very beautiful film about the innocence of a man condemned because he was an Arab in France. Too bad it took 20 years to pledge his innocence. See more Apr 19, 2015 Investigate truth/ Of corrupt and racist France/ Immigrant made slave. See more Nov 29, 2014 Ok to see one time only See more Jan 5, 2014 Que bien que le den la oportunidad de mostrar su caso. No es por estar siempre de parte del mas debil pero por lo que se muestra esto fue un abuso mezclado con racismo en contra de Omar Raddad. Buena película basada en la historia de un asesinato que, a la final, nunca se resolvió. See more Jan 5, 2014 Que bien que le den la oportunidad de mostrar su caso. No es por estar siempre de parte del mas debil pero por lo que se muestra esto fue un abuso mezclado con racismo en contra de Omar Raddad. Buena película basada en la historia de un asesinato que, a la final, nunca se resolvió. See more Nov 23, 2012 A great film, taking the viewer through so many loops of emotion. A solid cast but Sami Bouajila shines, completely dissolved into Raddad. Add this to your list. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Roschdy Zem

Director

Sami Bouajila

Omar Raddad

Denis Podalydès

Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard

Maurice Bénichou

Jacques Vergès

Salomé Stévenin

Maud

Nozha Khouadra

Latifa Raddad
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Omar Killed Me

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Movie Info

Synopsis Despite a paucity of evidence, a nearly illiterate Moroccan-born gardener (Sami Bouajila) is sent to prison for the murder of his wealthy employer.
Director
Roschdy Zem
Producer
Jean Bréhat, Rachid Bouchareb
Screenwriter
Olivier Gorce, Roschdy Zem, Rachid Bouchareb, Olivier Lorelle, Omar Raddad
Production Co
Hole In One Films, France 2 Cinéma, Tessalit Productions, Mars Films, SNRT Soread/2M
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 25m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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