The Abdallah Case (2026)
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian communist resistance fighter, is France's longest-serving political prisoner. Incarcerated for 40 years, he remains a symbol. He was suspected of being behind the attacks that sowed chaos in 1980s Paris and was convicted of murdering two diplomats. In the film *The Abdallah Affair*, which Pierre Carles dedicates to him, we discover a deeply troubling story: a country choosing an ideal scapegoat. An incredible piece of fake news and intense pressure exerted by the United States on France are at the root of this extraordinary length of detention. The official media machine went into overdrive, serving a national interest, blind and deaf to all the ambiguities of this case, which this documentary exposes. Georges Abdallah was imprisoned in France for nearly 41 years. Wrongfully. At 74, he managed to leave prison, standing tall, his political convictions intact.
Cast
- Georges Ibrahim Abdallah - Self
- Pierre Carles - Self
- Rima Hassan - Self
- Nina Faure - Self
- François Hollande - Self
- Edwy Plenel - Self
- Patrick Bobulesco - Self
- Jacques Vergès - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Abdallah Case about?
- Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian communist resistance fighter, is France's longest-serving political prisoner. Incarcerated for 40 years, he remains a symbol. He was suspected of being behind the attacks that sowed chaos in 1980s Paris and was convicted of murdering two diplomats. In the film *The Abdallah Affair*, which Pierre Carles dedicates to him, we discover a deeply troubling story: a country choosing an ideal scapegoat. An incredible piece of fake news and intense pressure exerted by the United States on France are at the root of this extraordinary length of detention. The official media machine went into overdrive, serving a national interest, blind and deaf to all the ambiguities of this case, which this documentary exposes. Georges Abdallah was imprisoned in France for nearly 41 years. Wrongfully. At 74, he managed to leave prison, standing tall, his political convictions intact.
- Who directed The Abdallah Case?
- The Abdallah Case was directed by Pierre Carles.
- Who stars in The Abdallah Case?
- The Abdallah Case stars Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, Pierre Carles, Rima Hassan, Nina Faure, François Hollande, Edwy Plenel.
- How long is The Abdallah Case?
- The Abdallah Case has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Abdallah Case?
- The Abdallah Case is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Abdallah Case produced?
- The Abdallah Case was produced in France.