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THE TERROR'S ADVOCATE

Un Certain Regard
Directed by :
Barbet SCHROEDER 
Country:
FRANCE
Year:
2007
Duration:
135.00 minutes

Synopsis

"Is he a Communist, an Anticolonialist, or far-right sympathizer? What exactly drives Jacques Vergès? Barbet Schroeder investigates the mystery of the man. The enigmatic lawyer begins his career with the Algerian War for Independence and the defense of Djamila Bouhired, an activist who embodies the people's determination to gain freedom. The young man adopts the anticolonialist cause and marries its symbol. Then he disappears for eight years. When he returns, Vergès defends terrorists from all political fronts (Magdalena Kopp, Anis Naccache, Carlos) and monsters like Klaus Barbie. From scandalous cases to terrorist explosions, Barbet Schroeder traces the intricate path of "the terrorists' advocate" beyond the political and judiciary realms. The filmmaker explores and examines the history of blind terrorist networks, revealing incredible connections between them."

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Barbet SCHROEDER

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Contacts and useful links

Production

YALLA FILMS - 11 Cité de l'Ameublement 75011 Paris - FRANCE - T : +33 (0)1 42 02 12 12 - rita@yallaprod.com - www.yallaprod.com

Distribution

LES FILMS DU LOSANGE - T : 01 47 23 39 87

French press

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International press

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Foreign sales

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The Official Selection 2007

Un Certain Regard