Algeria, Special Weapons Sections (2025)
This documentary by director Claire Billet and historian Christophe Lafaye details the massive and systematic use of chemical weapons during the Algerian War. Algerian fighters and civilians, sheltering in caves, were gassed by "special weapons sections" of the French army. The gas identified on military documents is CN2D, whose widespread use forced insurgents to flee "treated" sites, at the risk of dying there. The method is reminiscent of the "enfumades" used by the French expeditionary force during the conquest of Algeria in the 19th century. Between 8,000 and 10,000 such operations are believed to have taken place on Algerian soil between 1956 and 1962. This historical aspect is little known due to the difficulty of accessing archives, many of which are still classified, raising questions about memory, historical truth, and justice.
Cast
- Christophe Lafaye - Self
- Mouna Soualem - Narrator (voice)
- Julien Kramer - Dub 1
- Edouard Eftimakis - Dub 2
- Igor Ochronowicz - Dub 3
Screenplay
Keywords
war crimes, algeria, french colonialism, algerian war (1954-62), chemical weapon, guerilla army, djazair, crimes against civilians
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Algeria, Special Weapons Sections about?
- This documentary by director Claire Billet and historian Christophe Lafaye details the massive and systematic use of chemical weapons during the Algerian War. Algerian fighters and civilians, sheltering in caves, were gassed by "special weapons sections" of the French army. The gas identified on military documents is CN2D, whose widespread use forced insurgents to flee "treated" sites, at the risk of dying there. The method is reminiscent of the "enfumades" used by the French expeditionary force during the conquest of Algeria in the 19th century. Between 8,000 and 10,000 such operations are believed to have taken place on Algerian soil between 1956 and 1962. This historical aspect is little known due to the difficulty of accessing archives, many of which are still classified, raising questions about memory, historical truth, and justice.
- Who directed Algeria, Special Weapons Sections?
- Algeria, Special Weapons Sections was directed by Claire Billet.
- Who stars in Algeria, Special Weapons Sections?
- Algeria, Special Weapons Sections stars Christophe Lafaye, Mouna Soualem, Julien Kramer, Edouard Eftimakis, Igor Ochronowicz.
- How long is Algeria, Special Weapons Sections?
- Algeria, Special Weapons Sections has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Algeria, Special Weapons Sections?
- Algeria, Special Weapons Sections is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Algeria, Special Weapons Sections produced?
- Algeria, Special Weapons Sections was produced in France.