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Secret history of Biafra (The)

  • Histoires secrètes du Biafra, Foccart s'en va-t-en guerre
Genre : Historical
Type : Documentary
Original title : Histoire secrète du Biafra (L')
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2001
Format : Mid-length
Running time : 52 (in minutes)
http://www.pointdujour-international.fr

Over 1.5 million dead in Biafra (Nigeria)! How was it possible that this appalling massacre could last for so long… from June 1967 to Jan. 1970?! Because one country supported Biafra continuously: France!
This film investigates, leaving no room for doubt as to the full extent of French involvement in the Biafran crisis: for the first time, the main players of the time - from France and abroad - testify and admit to their actions in this secret war.
Documentary completed in October 2001. A 30 minute is available for screening.

Documentary / History

Author
CALMETTES Joel

Director
CALMETTE Joel

Production
POINT DU JOUR

Distribution
POINT DU JOUR INTERNATIONAL

Year
2001

Duration
52 min

Available versions
English
French


FESTIVALS / AWARDS
- Finalist - The New-York Festivals (USA, 2002)
- "Prix Lycéen du Documentaire Historique - International. History Film Festival (France, 2001)

Partners

  • Arterial network Burkina Faso chapter

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