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For My Country

For My Country

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 8, 2023

Runtime

1h 53m

Genres

Drama

User Score

61%

Original Title

Pour la France

Production Companies

France 2 Cinéma, Mizar Films, MA Studios, MK2 Films, Canal+, Ciné+, CNC

Director

Rachid Hami

Budget

$5,300,000

Description

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.