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Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad

March 3, 1970

Originally released in 1970. Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad is a documentary film. directed by Raymond Depardon.

Starring Françoise Claustre

Synopsis

Film in three parts: Raymond Depardon films L'ambuscade d'Aouzou, in Chad, where Gilles Caron, Michel Honorin, Robert Pledge and a group of rebels are attacked by Chadian auxiliary troops in 1970. The other two parts (1975-76) include an interview with Françoise Claustre, a captive of the Frolinat fighters led by Hissène Habré and Goukouni Wedey, and the attack on the Faya palm grove. Raymond Depardon's interview for this short documentary moved public opinion, and Paris relented, paying the ransom demanded by Hissène Habré, amounting to ten million francs. Françoise Claustre's story served as the basis for Raymond Depardon's film La Captive du désert, starring Sandrine Bonnaire.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 3, 1970 55 years ago
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Language French Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad about?

Film in three parts: Raymond Depardon films L'ambuscade d'Aouzou, in Chad, where Gilles Caron, Michel Honorin, Robert Pledge and a group of rebels are attacked by Chadian auxiliary troops in 1970. ...

Who directed Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad?

Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad was directed by Raymond Depardon.

When was Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad released?

Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad was released on March 3, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad?

The main cast of Les Révolutionnaires du Tchad includes Françoise Claustre.