Tangier (2006)
Hell in Tangier
In August 1996, bus drivers Marcel Van Loock and Wim Moreels are apprehended by the Moroccan Customs for drug trafficking. Inside their bus, hidden behind a false compartment, they have discovered 700 pounds of hashish. Although the owner of the bus company is arrested as well and makes a full confession clearly indicating that both drivers were unaware of the hidden drugs, the Moroccan judge sentences both men to 5 years in the Moroccan prison of Tangiers. Nothing could have prepared the two men for life inside a Moroccan prison. Without food, clothes or medical care, they must learn how to take care of themselves to survive their stay in prison. Corrupt guards, corrupt lawyers and judges, a consul who doesn't care and frequent beatings are only part of the terrible prison. Meanwhile their families at home are left without any information, any help or any hope - finding out that their own government doesn't care for Belgian people in prisons abroad.
Cast
- Filip Peeters - Marcel Van Loock
- Peter Gorissen - Rudy Vermeersch
- Veerle de Jonghe - Veronique
- Warre Borgmans - Jozef Van Zuylen
- Els Olaerts - Agnes Van Loock
- Peter Bolhuis - Jack Scholten
- Axel Daeseleire - Wim Moreels
Screenplay
Themes
Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
drug smuggling, tangier morocco, bus driver, 1990s, prisoner abuse, innocent in jail, wrongly condemned
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tangier about?
- In August 1996, bus drivers Marcel Van Loock and Wim Moreels are apprehended by the Moroccan Customs for drug trafficking. Inside their bus, hidden behind a false compartment, they have discovered 700 pounds of hashish. Although the owner of the bus company is arrested as well and makes a full confession clearly indicating that both drivers were unaware of the hidden drugs, the Moroccan judge sentences both men to 5 years in the Moroccan prison of Tangiers. Nothing could have prepared the two men for life inside a Moroccan prison. Without food, clothes or medical care, they must learn how to take care of themselves to survive their stay in prison. Corrupt guards, corrupt lawyers and judges, a consul who doesn't care and frequent beatings are only part of the terrible prison. Meanwhile their families at home are left without any information, any help or any hope - finding out that their own government doesn't care for Belgian people in prisons abroad.
- Who directed Tangier?
- Tangier was directed by Frank van Mechelen.
- Who stars in Tangier?
- Tangier stars Filip Peeters, Peter Gorissen, Veerle de Jonghe, Warre Borgmans, Els Olaerts, Peter Bolhuis.
- How long is Tangier?
- Tangier has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Tangier?
- Tangier is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was Tangier produced?
- Tangier was produced in Belgium.
- What are the themes of Tangier?
- The themes of Tangier include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.