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Yves here. Gitmo was and is proof that America’s claims that it stands for democracy and due process are hot air. So much of what happened there, most of all the routinized torture, remains shrouded in secrecy that the bits that come out deserve special attention. It’s probably a naive hope, but perhaps the release of the movie The Mauritanian will help secure the releases of the remaining Gitmo detainees. By Lisa Hajjar, Professor of Sociology, University of California Santa Barbara. Originally published at The Conversation “The Mauritanian,” directed by Kevin Macdonald, is the firs...

An adaptation of a Guantanamo prisoner's memoir splits its time between legal drama and P.O.W. survivalist tale — and gives you one first-rate performance

Rolling Stone ‘The Mauritanian’: Putting a Face to the War on Terror’s Casualties An adaptation of a Guantanamo prisoner’s memoir splits its time between legal drama and P.O.W. survivalist tale — and gives you one first-rate performance By Tahar Rahim in 'The Mauritanian.' The Mauritanian (now in theaters, though you’re more likely to catch it when it goes on-demand starting March 2nd) begins with both a return and an exit. A man named Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) has come home to North Africa for a wedding. He’s been abroad, studying electrical engineerin...

Let’s take a look at the stellar actors appearing in the movie. Tahar Rahim as Mohmedou Ould Slahi Actor Tahar Rahim attends 'Le Passe' photocall during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Getty Images) Born in July 1981, Tahar Rahim is a French actor of Algerian descent. Rahim started his acting career in the movie ‘The 9/11 Commission Report’ in 2006. After featuring in a couple of projects, Rahim garnered universal acclaim for his acting in the movie ‘A Prophet’ in 2009. He played the role of Malik in the movie and ...

How 'The Mauritanian' re-created Guantanamo Bay camp, from prison cells to iguanas and the gift shop Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY Replay Video UP NEXT Yes, the notorious Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp actually has a nearby gift shop that sells branded merch such as T-shirts and coffee mugs, as seen in "The Mauritanian."  The drama (in theaters now) stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Jodie Foster as opposing lawyers in the legal battle over Mohamedou Ould Slahi (played by Tahar Rahim), who was imprisoned by the U.S. government for 14 years without a trial at top-secret Gitmo. © ...