Gerboise Bleue

Name: Gerboise Bleue
Released: 2009-02-11
Rating: 10

10.0/10 (1)

·2009· 90 min

Director: Djamel Ouahab

"Gerboise bleue", the first French atomic test carried out on February 13, 1960 in the Algerian Sahara, is the starting point of France's nuclear power. These are powerful radioactive aerial shots carried out in areas belonging to the French army. Underground tests will follow, even after the independence of Algeria. From 1960 to 1978, 30,000 people were exposed in the Sahara. The French army was recognized recognized nine irradiations. No complaint against the army or the Atomic Energy Commission has resulted. Three requests for a commission of inquiry were rejected by the National Defense Commission. For the first time, the last survivors bear witness to their fight for the recognition of their illnesses, and revealed to themselves in what conditions the shootings took place. The director goes to the zero point of "Gerboise Bleue", forbidden access for 47 years by the Algerian authorities

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Gerboise Bleue (2009) is a documentary, drama film. With an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 30min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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Gerboise Bleue runs 90 minutes (1h 30min).

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Gerboise Bleue was released in 2009.