The Mauritanian

The Mauritanian is a powerful and thought-provoking drama based on the true story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, a Mauritanian man who spent 14 years in prison without charges at the notorious Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The film tells the shocking and unbelievable story of a man falsely accused of being connected to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and subjected to torture, maltreatment, and false confessions by U.S. authorities. Through its gripping portrayal, the movie sheds light on the dark history of Guantanamo and the devastating impact it had on Slahi's life, ultimately leading to his release in 2016 without ever being charged.