The Abdallah Case
L'Affaire Abdallah
Synopsis
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian communist resistance fighter, is France's longest-serving political prisoner. Incarcerated for 40 years, he remains a symbol. He was suspected of being behind the attacks that sowed chaos in 1980s Paris and was convicted of murdering two diplomats. In the film *The Abdallah Affair*, which Pierre Carles dedicates to him, we discover a deeply troubling story: a country choosing an ideal scapegoat. An incredible piece of fake news and intense pressure exerted by the United States on France are at the root of this extraordinary length of detention. The official media machine went into overdrive, serving a national interest, blind and deaf to all the ambiguities of this case, which this documentary exposes. Georges Abdallah was imprisoned in France for nearly 41 years. Wrongfully. At 74, he managed to leave prison, standing tall, his political convictions intact.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Carles
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Carles
- Original Title
- L'Affaire Abdallah
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- C-P Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Carles
Pierre Carles
Florence Jacquet, Pauline Dairou, Matthieu Parmentier
Annie Gonzalez
Department Leadership Roster
Annie Gonzalez
Producer
Pierre Carles
Director
Pierre Carles
Writer
Florence Jacquet
Editor
Pauline Dairou
Editor
Matthieu Parmentier
Editor
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What is The Abdallah Case about?
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian communist resistance fighter, is France's longest-serving political prisoner. Incarcerated for 40 years, he remains a symbol. He was suspected of being behind the attacks that sowed chaos in 1980s Paris and was convicted of murdering two diplomats. In the film *The Abdallah Affair*, which Pierre Carles dedicates to him, we discover a deeply troubling story: a country choosing an ideal scapegoat. An incredible piece of fake news and intense pressure exerted by the United States on France are at the root of this extraordinary length of detention. The official media machine went into overdrive, serving a national interest, blind and deaf to all the ambiguities of this case, which this documentary exposes. Georges Abdallah was imprisoned in France for nearly 41 years. Wrongfully. At 74, he managed to leave prison, standing tall, his political convictions intact.
Who directed The Abdallah Case?
The Abdallah Case was directed by Pierre Carles.
Who stars in The Abdallah Case?
The principal cast of The Abdallah Case includes Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, Jacques Vergès, Pierre Carles, Rima Hassan, Patrick Bobulesco.
When was The Abdallah Case released and how long is it?
The Abdallah Case was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.