Hissein Habré, a Chadian Tragedy (2016)

Biography, Documentary, History

Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

Writer(s): Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

Starring: Clément Abaïfouta, Jacqueline Moudeïna, Adimatcho Djamaï, Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Hissène Habré

Synopsis: In 2013, former Chadian dictator Hissein Habré’s arrest in Senegal marked the end of a long combat for the survivors of his regime. Accompanied by the Chairman of the Association of the Victims of the Hissein Habré Regime, Mahamat- Saleh Haroun goes to meet those who survived this tragedy and who still bear the scars of the horror in their flesh and in their souls. Through their courage and determination, the victims accomplish an unprecedented feat in the history of Africa: that of bringing a Head of State to trial.g by an African Union court, with a verdict due at the end of this month. READ REVIEW

Release Date: May 16, 2016 (France) | Length: 90 min | Genre: Biography, History | MPAA Rating: NR

Note: Original Title Hissein Habré, une tragédie tchadienne. Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016.