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202127 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Kindertotenlieder

202127 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Television news footage captures the 2005 riots in France that erupted after two teenagers died while being chased by police.

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Television news footage captures the 2005 riots in France that erupted after two teenagers died while being chased by police.

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Virgil Vernier

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Virgil Vernier

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On October 27, 2005, the deaths of two teenagers in France led to widespread riots. These events unfolded after the teenagers were chased by police in Clichy-sous-Bois. Using television news footage, Virgil Vernier's film revisits the social unrest that spread across the country. The documentary runs for 27 minutes and reflects on the aftermath of the riots and the public response during that period.

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