The Third World (2019)

History Of The Southern Lands

For nine months in 1930, seven Bretons, lobster fishermen, were "forgotten" on a volcanic island by their employers, Normans from Le Havre, heirs of the last French whalers. Four employees would die on the spot. Their descendants today revive the memory of this human tragedy which also struck 42 Madagascans. Starting from a sordid social conflict, the documentary shows that the “Forgotten Saint Paul” mark the end of an era of “colonization”, a term rarely used for the French Southern Territories, but nevertheless close to reality. This is the story of the Third World, as its discoverer, Yves de Kerguelen, named it.

Director: Robert Genoud
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Production: Callysta Productions, France Télévisions, Lavita Films
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

island, france, colonialism, indian ocean, history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Third World about?
For nine months in 1930, seven Bretons, lobster fishermen, were "forgotten" on a volcanic island by their employers, Normans from Le Havre, heirs of the last French whalers. Four employees would die on the spot. Their descendants today revive the memory of this human tragedy which also struck 42 Madagascans. Starting from a sordid social conflict, the documentary shows that the “Forgotten Saint Paul” mark the end of an era of “colonization”, a term rarely used for the French Southern Territories, but nevertheless close to reality. This is the story of the Third World, as its discoverer, Yves de Kerguelen, named it.
Who directed The Third World?
The Third World was directed by Robert Genoud.
Who stars in The Third World?
The Third World stars Fabrice d'Almeida.
How long is The Third World?
The Third World has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The Third World?
The Third World is a Documentary film.