Directed by Kevin Macdonald and based on the best-selling memoir “Guantánamo Diary” by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, The Mauritanian is the inspiring true story of Slahi’s fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi (Tahar Rahim) finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley) who battle the U.S. Government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), reveals shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be locked up.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Kevin Macdonald has made numerous award winning documentaries, including ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER (Oscar® for Best Documentary in 1999); TOUCHING THE VOID (BAFTA for Best British Film of the Year, 2003); LIFE IN A DAY (2011); MARLEY (BAFTA nominated in 2013); and WHITNEY (Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival 2018).
Kevin’s feature films include THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND (BAFTA winner for Best British Film of the Year and Oscar for Best Actor, Forrest Whittaker, 2006); STATE OF PLAY (2009); HOW I LIVE NOW (2014); and BLACK SEA (2016).
Macdonald lives in London with his wife, Tatiana, and 3 children.
FILMOGRAPHY: 2021 - THE MAURITANIAN 2020 - LIFE IN A DAY 2018 - WHITNEY 2016 - BLACK SEA 2014 - HOW I LIVE NOW 2012 - MARLEY 2011 - LIFE IN A DAY 2009 - STATE OF PLAY 2006 - THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND 2003 - TOUCHING THE VOID 1999 - ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER
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