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The Unknown Hero

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In the midst of the Algerian war for independence, a group of fighters is trapped in the mountains, surrounded by the colonial army. Cut off from their allies, they have only one hope: to transmit a vital message to save their unit. But crossing enemy lines is a suicide mission. Their only chance lies with an unexpected messenger: a courageous dog named Messaoud. Carrying the letter attached to his collar, he embarks on a perilous crossing, braving the hostile nature and the dangers of war. But when he is captured by the enemy, his courage and instinct become his only weapons. Prisoner, hunted, he must risk everything to escape and accomplish his mission before it is too late. Sacrifice, bravery and hope mingle in this breathtaking odyssey where the humblest of heroes can change the course of history. The Unknown Hero, a moving film which won first prize at the Arab World Festival in 2017.

Directed byHadj Ali Menad

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
AR
Released
March 18, 2016
Studios
Établissement National de Télévision (ENTV)

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring
Michel Biel

Michel Biel

Soldat Duval

Denis Braccini

Denis Braccini

Sergent

Eric Chevallier

Eric Chevallier

Colonel

Mohamed Bachir Bensalem

Michel Aliaga

Safia Cheggag

Youcef Gasmi

Houari Menad

Creative team
Directed by
Hadj Ali Menad
Hadj Ali Menad
Written by
Rachid Smahili

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