Omar Killed Me

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Omar Killed Me

2011

1h 25m

Drama

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250+ Ratings

Despite a paucity of evidence, a nearly illiterate Moroccan-born gardener (Sami Bouajila) is sent to prison for the murder of his wealthy employer.

R. Kurt Osenlund

Slant Magazine

The adherence to a Grisham-like structure all but kills the film's chances of leaving a lasting impression.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 22, 2012

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

The film carefully develops the details of the highly publicized 1990 case in which a Moroccan immigrant was railroaded to prison.

Mar 1, 2021

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Peter Gutiérrez

CineVue

Despite featuring lots of talking, Omar Killed Me never gets talky. Instead, it simply plays out like a compelling murder mystery.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 4, 2019

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Chris Buckle

The Skinny

Bouajila, in particular, is excellent in the lead role, convincingly internalising complex emotions: defiance, desperation, anger, and defeat.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 29, 2012

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a well-intentioned misfire...

Rated: 2/4

Sep 16, 2011

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Audience Member

A very beautiful film about the innocence of a man condemned because he was an Arab in France. Too bad it took 20 years to pledge his innocence.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Investigate truth/ Of corrupt and racist France/ Immigrant made slave.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Ok to see one time only

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Que bien que le den la oportunidad de mostrar su caso. No es por estar siempre de parte del mas debil pero por lo que se muestra esto fue un abuso mezclado con racismo en contra de Omar Raddad. Buena película basada en la historia de un asesinato que, a la final, nunca se resolvió.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Que bien que le den la oportunidad de mostrar su caso. No es por estar siempre de parte del mas debil pero por lo que se muestra esto fue un abuso mezclado con racismo en contra de Omar Raddad. Buena película basada en la historia de un asesinato que, a la final, nunca se resolvió.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

A great film, taking the viewer through so many loops of emotion. A solid cast but Sami Bouajila shines, completely dissolved into Raddad. Add this to your list.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Roschdy Zem

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Sami Bouajila

Omar Raddad

Denis Podalydès

Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard

Maurice Bénichou

Jacques Vergès

Salomé Stévenin

Maud

Nozha Khouadra

Latifa Raddad

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Synopsis

Despite a paucity of evidence, a nearly illiterate Moroccan-born gardener (Sami Bouajila) is sent to prison for the murder of his wealthy employer.

Director: Roschdy Zem
Producer: Jean Bréhat, Rachid Bouchareb
Screenwriter: Olivier Gorce, Roschdy Zem, Rachid Bouchareb, Olivier Lorelle, Omar Raddad
Production Co: Hole In One Films, France 2 Cinéma, Tessalit Productions, Mars Films, SNRT Soread/2M
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Runtime: 1h 25m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)