Smiling Hacker

Name: Smiling Hacker
Director: Adil El Arbi
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Tahar Rahim

Thriller

Director: Adil El Arbi

Cast: Tahar Rahim

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Loosely inspired by Algerian hacker Hamza Bendelladj, who made headlines for stealing from U.S. banks and giving the proceeds to charity and came to be known as the “Smiling Hacker” or “Happy Hacker”.

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Fans of thrillers and socially conscious narratives will appreciate the Smiling Hacker, which is loosely inspired by the real-life case of Algerian hacker Hamza Bendelladj. Directed by Adil El Arbi, the film blends suspense and exploration of moral gray areas as it follows the exploits of a charismatic hacker played by Tahar Rahim.