Name: Oussekine
Released: 2022-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Hiam Abbass

TV Show · Drama · Biography

(French) On the night of December 5, 1986, 22-year-old Malik Oussekine is beaten to death by the police. The State machine steps into gear, led by Robert Pandraud. The Oussekine family quickly realize that they will have to fight for justice and expose the truth. "Oussekine" is a four-episode miniseries about the Oussekine family’s struggle. It goes back through the events, shows their hopes and disillusions and paints the portrait of a country in turmoil.

2022 · 1h 1m

Starring Hiam Abbass

Director Antoine Chevrollier

EPISODE 1

Part 1

On 5 December 1986, Malik Oussekine, a 22-year-old student, is beaten to death in the Latin Quarter of Paris by several on-duty police officers.

1h 1m
EPISODE 2

Part 2

Malik's death shocks the whole of France and Devaquet’s resignation seems to be an early victory. But for the Oussekine family, the fight has only just begun.

53m
EPISODE 3

Part 3

The Oussekine family are increasingly divided over which strategy to adopt, and gradually the family breaks apart. Fortunately, the only eyewitness has spoken out, meaning a court hearing may finally be possible.

53m
EPISODE 4

Part 4

1990. The trial of the two police officers accused of Malik Oussekine’s death finally takes place in a crowded courtroom in the presence of a united family. But will they get justice and finally find peace?

1h 3m