The Cost of Heaven

Nacer Belkacem has built an enviable life for himself: loving father, happy husband, model employee, and respected member of his community. But under its bright and shiny surface, something is cracking. Nacer has racked up expenses, made some questionable investments, and fallen deep into debt. As his world unravels, he hatches a desperate plan to stay afloat. One life, one shot at heaven – but you must pay the price.

Based on a shocking true story, The Cost of Heaven is about what happens when mounting pressure and stubborn denial collide. Mathieu Denis’ film examines the way good people can be pushed into extreme actions, and cross the line into irreversible consequences.