Wanted
Al-Hareb
Synopsis
Known as the “years of lead,” the 1970s in Morocco were marked by severe police crackdowns on dissent, with arbitrary arrests and detention and torture in secret prisons. To survive, a number of activists lived clandestinely. Essafi uses archival footage to tell the story of Aziz, a 23-year-old activist dreaming of freedom and democracy, who lived under an assumed identity for two years before he was identified and arrested.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Essafi
- Original Title
- Al-Hareb
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Essafi
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Essafi
Director
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What is Wanted about?
Known as the “years of lead,” the 1970s in Morocco were marked by severe police crackdowns on dissent, with arbitrary arrests and detention and torture in secret prisons. To survive, a number of activists lived clandestinely. Essafi uses archival footage to tell the story of Aziz, a 23-year-old activist dreaming of freedom and democracy, who lived under an assumed identity for two years before he was identified and arrested.
Who directed Wanted?
Wanted was directed by Ali Essafi.
Who stars in Wanted?
The principal cast of Wanted includes Not specified.
When was Wanted released and how long is it?
Wanted was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 27m.