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The Gordji Affair (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2012, The Gordji Affair is a drama film directed by Guillaume Nicloux.

What it’s about. Wahid Gordji is an Iranian diplomat suspected of the attack at 'rue de Rennes'. Yet, he is ultimately absolved when French hostages in Lebanon are released. Political scandal in France: there is suspicion that the government had intervened in the case and to have exchanged the liberation of the hostages with that of Gordj. Discredited, the judge commits suicide. Mitterand and Chirac keep lobbing the responsibility of the case to each other.

Who’s in it. The Gordji Affair stars Thierry Lhermitte as Jacques Chirac, Michel Duchaussoy as François Mitterrand, Malik Zidi as Luc Delair and Éric Elmosnino as Gilles Boulouque, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Gordji Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gordji Affair page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Gordji Affair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Gordji Affair (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gordji Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Gordji Affair worth watching?
The Gordji Affair holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Gordji Affair?
The Gordji Affair stars Thierry Lhermitte, Michel Duchaussoy, Malik Zidi, Éric Elmosnino and André Marcon.
When was The Gordji Affair released?
The Gordji Affair was released in 2012.