The Mauritanian — New Official Trailer

added: Tue, Feb 23rd '21

Check out the new official trailer for "The Mauritanian," the legal drama based on the true story about how Mauritanian-born Guantanamo detainee Mohamedou Ould Slahi fought to be released from Guantanamo Bay after being prisoned for over 14 years without charge.

The film, which is currently playing in theaters, recently earned two Golden Globe acting nominations, one for Tahar Rahim (The Looming Tower) who portrays Mohamedou Ould Slahi, and the other for Jodie Foster who plays his fearless defense attorney.

Based on Slahi's best-selling memoir "Guantanamo Diary," the film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play, One Day in September).

Shailene Woodley, Zachary Levi, and Benedict Cumberbatch co-star.

"The Mauritanian" will be available on VOD beginning on March 2rd.

synopsis:
Captured by the U.S. Government, Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) languishes in prison for years without charge or trial. Losing all hope, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley). Together they face countless obstacles in a desperate pursuit for justice. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), eventually reveals a shocking and far-reaching conspiracy. Based on the New York Times best-selling memoir, this is the explosive true story of a fight for survival against all odds.

directed by Kevin Macdonald

starring Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi, Saamer Usmani

release date March 2, 2021 (on VOD)

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The Mauritanian