The Mauritanian
Overview
The Mauritanian is a 2021 legal drama film directed by Kevin Macdonald, based on the 2015 memoir Guantánamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Salahi. The film stars Tahar Rahim as Mohamedou Ould Salahi, a Mauritanian man who was held at Guantánamo Bay for 14 years without trial. He was accused of being involved in the 9/11 attacks. The film follows his struggle to prove his innocence, and the lawyers who helped him. The film is a tense, powerful, and infuriating legal drama, exposing the horrors of the War on Terror. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $8 million on a $25 million budget. Tahar Rahim gives a powerful, heartbreaking performance as a man who was tortured and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. The film is a must-see for anyone who cares about human rights and the rule of law. The film was nominated for two Golden Globes, with Tahar Rahim winning Best Actor.
