MAURITANIAN

Based on real events and memoirs
The film is adapted from the memoir Guantánamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, which details his years of detention without formal charges.

Focus on legal battle for release
A major part of the story follows lawyer Nancy Hollander and her team as they challenge the U.S. government’s detention of Slahi in court.

Tahar Rahim’s physically demanding role
Tahar Rahim lost weight and underwent a dramatic physical transformation to portray Slahi’s long-term imprisonment realistically.

Shot across multiple countries
The film was shot in locations including South Africa, the UK, and Mauritius, used to recreate both Guantánamo Bay and courtroom settings.

Directed by Kevin Macdonald
The movie was directed by Kevin Macdonald, known for The Last King of Scotland, bringing a documentary-style realism to the storytelling.