The Unknown Hero
Le Héros Inconnu
Synopsis
In the midst of the Algerian war for independence, a group of fighters is trapped in the mountains, surrounded by the colonial army. Cut off from their allies, they have only one hope: to transmit a vital message to save their unit. But crossing enemy lines is a suicide mission. Their only chance lies with an unexpected messenger: a courageous dog named Messaoud. Carrying the letter attached to his collar, he embarks on a perilous crossing, braving the hostile nature and the dangers of war. But when he is captured by the enemy, his courage and instinct become his only weapons. Prisoner, hunted, he must risk everything to escape and accomplish his mission before it is too late. Sacrifice, bravery and hope mingle in this breathtaking odyssey where the humblest of heroes can change the course of history. The Unknown Hero, a moving film which won first prize at the Arab World Festival in 2017.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hadj Ali Menad
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachid Smahili
- Original Title
- Le Héros Inconnu
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Établissement National de Télévision (ENTV)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hadj Ali Menad
Rachid Smahili
Department Leadership Roster
Hadj Ali Menad
Director
Rachid Smahili
Writer
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What is The Unknown Hero about?
In the midst of the Algerian war for independence, a group of fighters is trapped in the mountains, surrounded by the colonial army. Cut off from their allies, they have only one hope: to transmit a vital message to save their unit. But crossing enemy lines is a suicide mission. Their only chance lies with an unexpected messenger: a courageous dog named Messaoud. Carrying the letter attached to his collar, he embarks on a perilous crossing, braving the hostile nature and the dangers of war. But when he is captured by the enemy, his courage and instinct become his only weapons. Prisoner, hunted, he must risk everything to escape and accomplish his mission before it is too late. Sacrifice, bravery and hope mingle in this breathtaking odyssey where the humblest of heroes can change the course of history. The Unknown Hero, a moving film which won first prize at the Arab World Festival in 2017.
Who directed The Unknown Hero?
The Unknown Hero was directed by Hadj Ali Menad.
Who stars in The Unknown Hero?
The principal cast of The Unknown Hero includes Michel Biel, Denis Braccini, Eric Chevallier, Mohamed Bachir Bensalem, Michel Aliaga.
When was The Unknown Hero released and how long is it?
The Unknown Hero was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.