Algeria, special weapons section

Screening meeting

Documentary film "Algérie, section armes spéciales" followed by a discussion with local historian Christophe Lafay.

Directed by Claire Billet, this film investigates a subject never before seen on television: the use of chemical weapons by the French army during the Algerian War. Combining military archives, the testimonies of French and Algerian veterans and the expertise of researchers, it reveals how these weapons were used to destroy the bases of the National Liberation Army (ALN) in the mountains. Those in charge at the time ordered the use of toxic gas to eliminate the fighters hiding in the caves, despite the fact that they were banned by international conventions. This documentary sheds light on a dark and little-known chapter in Franco-Algerian history, raising questions about memory, historical truth and justice.

No media library subscription required. Registration required - limited number of places. For adults.