"If the best revenge is living well, it is a truism that has not yet taken root for Hamid (a riveting Adam Bessa), the dark, scarred heart of Jonathan Millet‘s brooding, gripping GHOST TRAIL." - Jessica Kiang, Variety
"GHOST TRAIL makes it look easy, but the movie walks a tricky line: it's a juicy piece of entertainment that also engages sincerely with its painful, topical subject matter." - Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter
Two years after being released from a Syrian jail, Hamid has taken refuge in France, still haunted by the unspeakable torture he endured under the Assad regime, and by the hands of a barbaric guard. Hamid belongs to a secret online group of vigilantes, identifying soldiers in Assad’s army who have assumed new identities in Europe. When he spots a man who bears a striking resemblance to his abuser, Hamid becomes consumed by his pursuit for justice, and his desire for revenge. Inspired by true events, GHOST TRAIL is a powerful exploration of grief, wrapped in a gripping cat-and-mouse thriller. Siskel Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Golden Camera, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Best First Film, Best Male Revelation (Adam Bessa), César Awards
Nominee - New Directors Competition, Chicago International Film Festival
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