For My Country(2023)
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For My Country Synopsis
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.
For My Country (2023) is a drama film directed by Rachid Hami, released on February 8, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Karim Leklou, Shaïn Boumedine, Lubna Azabal and Samir Guesmi. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Rachid Hami
- Writers:
- Rachid Hami, Ollivier Pourriol
- Producers:
- Nicolas Mauvernay
- Cinematographer:
- Jérôme Alméras
- Composer:
- Dan Levy
- Production:
- France 2 Cinéma, Mizar Films, MA Studios
- Budget:
- $5,300,000
- Status:
- Released
For My Country (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for For My Country before you stream it.
For My Country Cast & Crew
Main 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
Lyam Touhami
as Aïssa as a child
- Nahyl Théodose
Nahyl Théodose
as Ismaël as a child
Key crew
Directed by Rachid Hami, written by Rachid Hami and Ollivier Pourriol, produced by Nicolas Mauvernay.
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For My Country Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 69 ratings.
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For My Country – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For My Country online?
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For My Country (2023) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in For My Country?
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The main cast of For My Country (2023) includes Karim Leklou, Shaïn Boumedine, Lubna Azabal, Samir Guesmi and Vivian Sung Yun-hua. The film was directed by Rachid Hami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For My Country released?
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For My Country was released on February 8, 2023 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is For My Country worth watching?
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For My Country (2023) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for For My Country?
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Yes. The official For My Country trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.