Documentary backdrop image for On the Spot (2007)

Documentary backdrop image for On the Spot (2007)

200730 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

On the Spot

200730 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Thirty minutes capture the Parisian riots of March 2006, contrasting personal stories with the chaos of the crowd and media coverage.

Genres

Director

Synopsis

Thirty minutes capture the Parisian riots of March 2006, contrasting personal stories with the chaos of the crowd and media coverage.

People

Justine Triet

Justine Trietdirector

Bruno Nahon

Bruno Nahoncast

Antoine Clémotcast

Cédric Sartorecast

Thomas Lévy-Lasnecast

Synopsis

March 2006 in Paris saw widespread riots that shook the city. "On the Spot," directed by Virgil Vernier, revisits these events, presenting a blend of personal accounts and the chaotic atmosphere of the protests. The film contrasts individual experiences with the collective unrest, moving beyond typical media portrayals. It captures the turmoil while allowing for reflection on the societal issues at play. The documentary invites consideration of the dynamics of mass movements and the narratives that emerge from them.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Paris Is At The Point Of Eruption (2016)

Paris Is At The Point Of Eruption

Unemployment in the 93rd department of Paris reaches as high as 40%, fueling anger and resentment among residents in the impoverished suburbs.

Paris Is At The Point Of Eruption

Paris Burning (2008)

Paris Burning

In June 2008, David Brill investigates tensions in divided Paris amid rising riots.

The Crisis In French Multiculturalism (2015)

The Crisis In French Multiculturalism

More than 300 French nationals have traveled to al-Qaeda terrorist camps, driven by disillusionment and systematic discrimination in their communities.

The Crisis In French Multiculturalism

Reading the London Riots: 'I have no doubt the riots will happen again' (2012)

Reading the London Riots: 'I have no doubt the riots will happen again'

130 police officers from London, Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester provide firsthand accounts of the violent riots that erupted in August 2011.

Reading the London Riots: 'I have no doubt the riots will happen again'

French No-Go-Zone: How the Suburbs became Dangerous Ghettos (2025)

French No-Go-Zone: How the Suburbs became Dangerous Ghettos

In the French suburbs, systemic inequalities and high unemployment have led to the rise of gangs, creating dangerous ghettos that reflect deep social tensions.

French No-Go-Zone: How the Suburbs became Dangerous Ghettos

Inside the Empire of Terror (2023)

Inside the Empire of Terror

Ten million people live in territory controlled by the Islamic State, which spans an area comparable to Italy and generates billions in revenue.

Inside the Empire of Terror

Special Report: Paris Attacks Aftermath & Manhunt (2015)

Special Report: Paris Attacks Aftermath & Manhunt

More than 120 people were killed and over 350 injured during a series of coordinated attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015.

Special Report: Paris Attacks Aftermath & Manhunt

Le derrière de Pigalle - Dans les coulisses d'un quartier mythique (2017)

Le derrière de Pigalle - Dans les coulisses d'un quartier mythique

Pigalle's vibrant community is explored through the lives of its residents and visitors, challenging stereotypes and revealing the complexities behind its iconic façade.

Le derrière de Pigalle - Dans les coulisses d'un quartier mythique

Scam City: Paris - Pick-up Artists, Pick-Pockets and Slight-of-hand Scams (2023)

Scam City: Paris - Pick-up Artists, Pick-Pockets and Slight-of-hand Scams

Conor Woodman explores the deceptive practices of pick-up artists and pick-pockets in the bustling streets of Paris, highlighting various scams.

Scam City: Paris - Pick-up Artists, Pick-Pockets and Slight-of-hand Scams

Celebrating Street Performers in Paris - With A Bird Flying Over Paris (2024)

Celebrating Street Performers in Paris - With A Bird Flying Over Paris

Street performers in Paris, including magician Oussama Chazi, dancer Femi, and singer Anne Sophie Guerrier Breakeurs, showcase their diverse talents in vibrant public spaces.

Celebrating Street Performers in Paris - With A Bird Flying Over Paris

Chile: mi vecino es torturador - Documental (2018)

Chile: mi vecino es torturador - Documental

El coronel Moren Brito, torturador en Villa Grimaldi, es confrontado por una víctima en Santiago.

Chile: mi vecino es torturador - Documental

Chicago at the Crossroad (Poverty Documentary) (2021)

Chicago at the Crossroad (Poverty Documentary)

Over 3,000 people have been shot in Chicago in a single year, reflecting the city's deep issues with violence and poverty.

Chicago at the Crossroad (Poverty Documentary)

Explore On the Spot

Cast & Crew Topics FAQ Stream

Where else to watch

Young and Alive (2019)

Young and Alive

2019•1h34m•★7.8TMDB

After the terrorist attacks in Paris, young people reclaim the night, seeking belonging in a world that feels increasingly alien.

Young and Alive

Clichy pour l'exemple (2006)

Clichy pour l'exemple

2006•50m•★7.0TMDB

A state of emergency was declared in France in 2005 following riots sparked by the deaths of two local youths in Clichy-sous-Bois.

Clichy pour l'exemple

In the Intense Now (2017)

In the Intense Now

2017•2h7m•★7.6TMDB

May 1968 protests in Paris are interwoven with Brazil's 1964 military coup, China's Cultural Revolution, and the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, exploring revolutionary moments.

In the Intense Now

The End of Kings (2020)

The End of Kings

2020•39m•★8.0TMDB

Students in Clichy-sous-Bois rehearse a play that reflects the social and political tensions stemming from the 2005 riots in Paris.

The End of Kings

A Place in the Sun (2019)

A Place in the Sun

2019•1h15m•★6.8TMDB

Filmmakers François Ruffin and Gilles Perret capture intimate encounters with protestors during the yellow vest protests in France, challenging mainstream narratives.

A Place in the Sun

Rock Against Police (2020)

Rock Against Police

2020•30m•★10.0TMDB

In February 1980, the shooting of Abdelkader Lareiche by a guard in Vitry ignited the Rock Against Police movement against systemic racism in France.

Rock Against Police

A Norml Life (2011)

A Norml Life

2011•1h•★7.0TMDB

More than 20 personal stories from patients and caregivers illustrate the medical effectiveness of marijuana in the fight for legalization in America.

Browse more like this

Scam City: Paris - Pick-up Artists, Pick-Pockets and Slight-of-hand Scams (2023)

Scam City: Paris - Pick-up Artists, Pick-Pockets and Slight-of-hand Scams

Conor Woodman explores the deceptive practices of pick-up artists and pick-pockets in the bustling streets of Paris, highlighting various scams.

Scam City: Paris - Pick-up Artists, Pick-Pockets and Slight-of-hand Scams

No digital watch option in your country

Nos utopies communautaires (2022)

Nos utopies communautaires

2022•1h40m•★8.0TMDB

As former activists enter retirement, they reflect on their efforts to create alternative communities and promote free love after the May 1968 protests in France.

Nos utopies communautaires

13 novembre : L'Audience est ouverte (2021)

13 novembre : L'Audience est ouverte

2021•1h43m•★8.0TMDB

131 people died and thousands were injured in the November 13, 2015, attacks in Paris, leading to France's largest terrorism trial starting on September 8, 2021.

13 novembre : L'Audience est ouverte

13 novembre 2015 : anatomie d'une instruction (2022)

13 novembre 2015 : anatomie d'une instruction

2022•1h30m•★8.0TMDB

Fourteen European countries collaborate after the November 13, 2015, attacks in Paris to share intelligence and resources in counter-terrorism efforts.

13 novembre 2015 : anatomie d'une instruction

Les ombres du Bataclan (2021)

Les ombres du Bataclan

2021•1h10m•★6.5TMDB

130 people died during the coordinated terrorist attacks across Paris on November 13, 2015, including 90 at the Bataclan club.

Les ombres du Bataclan

Come to Me, Paradise (2018)

Come to Me, Paradise

2018•25m•★5.0TMDB

Every Sunday, an all-seeing drone spirit named Paraiso observes Filipina migrant workers in Hong Kong as they gather to reclaim overlooked public spaces.

Come to Me, Paradise

Browse more by Justine Triet

View all films →

Shadows in the House (2010)

Shadows in the House

2010

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →