Tangier
De Hel Van Tanger
“Hell in Tangier”
Synopsis
In August 1996, bus drivers Marcel Van Loock and Wim Moreels are apprehended by the Moroccan Customs for drug trafficking. Inside their bus, hidden behind a false compartment, they have discovered 700 pounds of hashish. Although the owner of the bus company is arrested as well and makes a full confession clearly indicating that both drivers were unaware of the hidden drugs, the Moroccan judge sentences both men to 5 years in the Moroccan prison of Tangiers. Nothing could have prepared the two men for life inside a Moroccan prison. Without food, clothes or medical care, they must learn how to take care of themselves to survive their stay in prison. Corrupt guards, corrupt lawyers and judges, a consul who doesn't care and frequent beatings are only part of the terrible prison. Meanwhile their families at home are left without any information, any help or any hope - finding out that their own government doesn't care for Belgian people in prisons abroad.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank van Mechelen
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Piedfort
- Original Title
- De Hel Van Tanger
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Skyline Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank van Mechelen
Paul Piedfort
Department Leadership Roster
Frank van Mechelen
Director
Paul Piedfort
Writer
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What is Tangier about?
In August 1996, bus drivers Marcel Van Loock and Wim Moreels are apprehended by the Moroccan Customs for drug trafficking. Inside their bus, hidden behind a false compartment, they have discovered 700 pounds of hashish. Although the owner of the bus company is arrested as well and makes a full confession clearly indicating that both drivers were unaware of the hidden drugs, the Moroccan judge sentences both men to 5 years in the Moroccan prison of Tangiers. Nothing could have prepared the two men for life inside a Moroccan prison. Without food, clothes or medical care, they must learn how to take care of themselves to survive their stay in prison. Corrupt guards, corrupt lawyers and judges, a consul who doesn't care and frequent beatings are only part of the terrible prison. Meanwhile their families at home are left without any information, any help or any hope - finding out that their own government doesn't care for Belgian people in prisons abroad.
Who directed Tangier?
Tangier was directed by Frank van Mechelen.
Who stars in Tangier?
The principal cast of Tangier includes Filip Peeters, Peter Gorissen, Veerle de Jonghe, Warre Borgmans, Els Olaerts.
When was Tangier released and how long is it?
Tangier was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.