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Gerboise bleue is a documentary that examines France's nuclear testing in Algeria from 1960 to 1966. The film focuses on the first test, Gerboise bleue, which was four times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. It features testimonies from French and Tuareg survivors who discuss their health issues and the lack of acknowledgment from the French Army regarding the radiation exposure they faced.
The documentary provides a platform for these survivors to share their experiences and the conditions under which the tests were conducted. It shows the ongoing struggle for recognition of their illnesses and the impact of the tests on their lives and communities, fifty years after the events took place.
Why Watch
- •Meet survivors of France's nuclear tests in Algeria.
- •Find out about the Gerboise bleue test's massive power.
- •See the ongoing fight for health recognition.
Did You Know
•France conducted four atmospheric nuclear tests between 1960 and 1966.
•The Gerboise bleue test was four times as powerful as the Hiroshima bomb.
•There were a total of thirteen underground tests conducted south of Reggane.
•The documentary was awarded at the Festival internacional de cine francófono de Tübingen-Stuttgart in 2009.
Perfect For
Nuclear history enthusiastsAlgerian historyHuman rights advocates