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Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy (2017): Cast & Ratings

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Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy is a 2017 documentary directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, starring Hissène Habré. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metascore
80
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Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
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The story

What Is Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy About?

The premise of Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy without spoilers.

In 2013, the surprising arrest of former Chadian dictator Hissein Habre in Senegal offered a measure of resolution for a nation marked by years of suffering. Filmmaker Mahamat Saleh Haroun follows the Chairman of the Victims’ Association as he confronts individuals who lived through the dictator’s brutal rule, many still carrying the physical and emotional trauma of that time. Their perseverance culminates in a landmark event: the trial of a former head of state on African soil, a moment of hope and accountability for a long-oppressed people.

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Cast & crew

Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy Cast

Hissène Habré stars in Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy. Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.

From the director

More from Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

More films directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, best-rated first: Lingui, The Sacred Bonds, A Season in France, Daratt and A Screaming Man.

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Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

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Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy Trailers & Videos

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Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Hissein Habré” and “이센 아브레”.

Also known as
  • Hissein Habré
  • 이센 아브레
  • 차드의 비극
  • Hissène Habré
  • Bir Çad Trajedisi

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Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy?

Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy released?

Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy was released on September 21, 2017.

Who directed Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy?

Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.

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Who is in the cast of Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy?

Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy stars Hissène Habré.

How is Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy rated?

Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy have a post-credit scene?

No. Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy in?

The original language of Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy is French.

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