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Benedict Cumberbatch battled to play North Carolina Marine lawyer Stuart Couch in "The Mauritanian" – from the accent to a wig to a nasty set illness.

Acclaimed new film calls public attention to the U.S. governments treatment of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay

The Mauritanian, directed by Kevin Macdonald, is the first feature film to dramatize how the war on terror became a war in court.

It’s often the case that movies based on true stories offer a glimpse of the real-life...

It’s often the case that movies based on true stories offer a glimpse of the real-life characters at the end. In “The Mauritanian,” the story of former ...

Though "The Mauritanian" features Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch and Shailene Woodley, Tahar Rahim steals the movie with his masterful portrayal of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, author of "Guantanamo Diary."

Courtroom drama The Mauritanian a tough look at who we are Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) languishes in prison at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, despite never being charged with a crime, in "The Mauritanian." Courtesy of STXfilms Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster), left, and Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley) fight to free Mohamedou Ould Slahi in "The Mauritanian." Courtesy of STXfilms Lt. Col. Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch) insists on the guilt of Mohamedou Ould Slahi ...

Stuart Couch opposed the torture of terrorism suspects. Now his tale is a major motion picture.

Where to watch The Mauritanian: UK release date confirmed   Where is The Mauritanian available to watch? The UK release date has been confirmed, so let’s consider how to watch it. There are a number of highly anticipated films set to reach screens this year. The likes of Dune and A Quiet Place Part II were delayed in 2020, but audiences are thrilled to know that they’re scheduled for release in 2021. Expectations are also high for the latest film from Kevin Macdonald. The 53-year-old Sc...

The Serpent, Rahim a toujours fait preuve dun talent remarquable pour ce qui est dinjecter de la chaleur humaine dans les personnages les plus accablés rien quen ouvrant ses yeux lumineux, ou à travers des expressions faciales très fines. Il le fait extraordinairement bien dans le rôle de cet homme qui sest battu avec les moudjahidines contre les Soviétiques. Il donne à Mohamedou une dose d’humanité, tout en laissant de la place pour le doute quant à son implication, ou pas, dans des ...