Omar Killed Me

June 22nd 2011
Poster
In 1991, Omar Raddad was imprisoned for the murder of Madame Marchal, who employed him as a gardener. Three years later, a writer convinced of his innocence decided to conduct his own investigation. The intertwined destinies of two men who are complete opposites.

Production

Tessalit Productions, France 2 cinéma, Mars Films, Hole in one, SNRT Soread/2M,

Distribution

Mars Films

International sales

Elle Driver

Award(s)

2011

Doha Tribeca Film Festival
– Best arab director for Roschdy Zem
– Best actor for Sami Bouajila

Coup de Cœur 2011 des Cinémas Gaumont Pathé

2012

Oscars 2012
– Best foreign language film entry for Marroco

Césars 2012
– Nomination Best actor for Sami Bouajila
– Nomination Best script adaptation

Festival du Film de Fajr
– Prize Crystal Simorgh Best film