The Spectre is set in the aftermath of an assassination attempt on France’s first Arab presidential candidate, Idder Chaouch. As Idder lies unconscious in a hospital bed, a young man is questioned by the police. It is soon apparent that Krim Nerrouche is no criminal mastermind and the hunt is on for the real villains. The police suspect Krim’s cousin Fouad, a well known actor, who is going out with Chaouch’s daughter. Meanwhile, public tension skyrockets and riots break out in French cities as both the Nerrouche and Chaouch families attempt to come to terms with the situation. In this sequel to The Wedding, Sabri Louatah combines family drama with political thriller to create an enthralling picture of modern day France.
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