Night of Destiny (1999)

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Mr. Slimami is an Algerian retiree living in Paris who witnesses a murder while taking a walk one evening. He's spotted by the assailant, but Slimami manages to slip away before being caught. The victim turned out to be a prominent businessman, and police are soon searching for the witness as well as the killers. Slimami does not want to step forward, both as a matter of personal safety and because he prefers to let the French police handle their own affairs. His son Alilou, a budding journalist, openly decries the failure of the witness to come forward as a black mark on the Muslim community in Paris, unaware that the man in question is his father.

Director: Abdelkrim Bahloul
Runtime: 90 min
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Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Abdelkrim Bahloul

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Night of Destiny about?
Mr. Slimami is an Algerian retiree living in Paris who witnesses a murder while taking a walk one evening. He's spotted by the assailant, but Slimami manages to slip away before being caught. The victim turned out to be a prominent businessman, and police are soon searching for the witness as well as the killers. Slimami does not want to step forward, both as a matter of personal safety and because he prefers to let the French police handle their own affairs. His son Alilou, a budding journalist, openly decries the failure of the witness to come forward as a black mark on the Muslim community in Paris, unaware that the man in question is his father.
Who directed Night of Destiny?
Night of Destiny was directed by Abdelkrim Bahloul.
Who stars in Night of Destiny?
Night of Destiny stars Philippe Volter, Boris Terral, Gamil Ratib, Sonia Mankaï.
How long is Night of Destiny?
Night of Destiny has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).