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201690 minPGdocumentary

Historical Events Civil Rights

Vichy: A Poisonous Memory

201690 minPGdocumentary

For decades, the French government has largely ignored the Vichy regime's collaboration with Nazi Germany and its associated crimes.

Historical Events Civil Rights

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Michaël Prazan

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For decades, the French government has largely ignored the Vichy regime's collaboration with Nazi Germany and its associated crimes.

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Michaël Prazan

Michaël Prazandirector

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Vichy France collaborated with Nazi Germany from 1940 to 1944. Despite this period's significance, the French government has largely neglected its history to promote national unity. Historians, writers, and filmmakers have contributed to public awareness of the Vichy regime and its crimes. However, civil society has been instrumental in combating distortion and denial of history. They advocate for truth and justice regarding the actions taken during the Vichy era.

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