Teaser : Thank You Satan by Hicham Lasri
With “Thank You Satan,” released in Arabic as ‘المطرود من رحمة الله’ (“The One Expelled from God’s Mercy”), Moroccan filmmaker Hicham Lasri delivers one of his most provocative works to date.
The film, structured as a black comedy, centers on a French protagonist who gradually adopts the logic of radical violence, forcing audiences to confront uncomfortable truths about identity, fear, and the mechanisms that manufacture extremism.
Lasri, known for uncompromising films such as “Headbang Lullaby,” “Jahilya,” and “Starve Your Dog,” has long resisted conventional narrative cinema. His latest project continues that trajectory while sharpening its political edge.
The film stars French actor Thomas Scimeca in the lead role, alongside Alyzée Costes, Nadia Kounda, and Aboubakr Bensaihi. The cast also includes Julie Gayet, Henri Liebman, Hassan Badida, and Salah Ben Salah.