The story about Mohamedou Ould Slahi who spent 14 years at GuantĆ”namo Bay without ever being charged with a crime, is certainly not one of Americaās finest hours. In this drama, Tahar Rahim naturally grabs the spotlight as āthe Mauritanianā, while Jodie Fosterās attorney plays a minor role; heās very good, and Benedict Cumberbatch is also worth a look as the prosecutor with a Southern drawl who realizes that the military has ruined the case. The film is at its best when it shows life at GuantĆ”namo, changing the aspect ratio in some scenes to illustrate the claustrophobia.
2021-U.S. 129 min. Color. Part Widescreen. Directed byĀ Kevin Macdonald. Book: Mohamedou Ould Slahi (āGuantanamo Diaryā). Cast: Jodie Foster (Nancy Hollander), Tahar Rahim (Mohamedou Ould Slahi), Benedict Cumberbatch (Stuart Couch), Shailene Woodley, Zachary Levi, Saamer Usmani.
Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress (Foster).Ā