Thousands of Algerians marched in Paris on October 17, 1961, to protest a curfew, facing violent repression from police that resulted in numerous casualties.
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Thousands of Algerians marched in Paris on October 17, 1961, to protest a curfew, facing violent repression from police that resulted in numerous casualties.
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Synopsis
On the streets of Paris, thousands of Algerians gathered on October 17, 1961, to protest a curfew imposed by the French government amid the Algerian War of Independence. The peaceful march was met with brutal police violence, resulting in numerous casualties. "Here We Drown Algerians," directed by Yasmina Adi, uses testimonies and archival footage to reveal the French state's attempts to suppress the truth about this event. The film also addresses the ongoing impact of these historical events on society and collective memory.
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Why Watch
- See testimonies from survivors of the 1961 Paris protests.
- Find out about the police violence against peaceful demonstrators.
- Meet the director Yasmina Adi and her perspective on history.
Did You Know
- On October 17, 1961, thousands of Algerians protested in Paris.
- The protest was in response to a curfew imposed by the French government.
- The police repression during the protest resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.
- The events of October 17, 1961, are largely overlooked in historical narratives.
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What event does the documentary 'Here We Drown Algerians' focus on?
The documentary focuses on the October 17, 1961, protest by thousands of Algerians in Paris against a discriminatory curfew imposed by the French government.
Who directed the documentary 'Here We Drown Algerians'?
Yasmina Adi directed the documentary.
What was the outcome of the Algerian protest in Paris in 1961?
The peaceful demonstration was met with violent repression by police, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.
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