Algeria, Special Weapons Sections
Algérie, Sections Armes Spéciales
Synopsis
This documentary by director Claire Billet and historian Christophe Lafaye details the massive and systematic use of chemical weapons during the Algerian War. Algerian fighters and civilians, sheltering in caves, were gassed by "special weapons sections" of the French army. The gas identified on military documents is CN2D, whose widespread use forced insurgents to flee "treated" sites, at the risk of dying there. The method is reminiscent of the "enfumades" used by the French expeditionary force during the conquest of Algeria in the 19th century. Between 8,000 and 10,000 such operations are believed to have taken place on Algerian soil between 1956 and 1962. This historical aspect is little known due to the difficulty of accessing archives, many of which are still classified, raising questions about memory, historical truth, and justice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire Billet
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire Billet, Christophe Lafaye
- Original Score
- Siegfried Canto
- Original Title
- Algérie, Sections Armes Spéciales
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- France Télévisions, Solent Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire Billet
Claire Billet, Christophe Lafaye
Siegfried Canto
Yann Coquart
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Billet
Director
Yann Coquart
Editor
Claire Billet
Writer
Christophe Lafaye
Writer
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What is Algeria, Special Weapons Sections about?
This documentary by director Claire Billet and historian Christophe Lafaye details the massive and systematic use of chemical weapons during the Algerian War. Algerian fighters and civilians, sheltering in caves, were gassed by "special weapons sections" of the French army. The gas identified on military documents is CN2D, whose widespread use forced insurgents to flee "treated" sites, at the risk of dying there. The method is reminiscent of the "enfumades" used by the French expeditionary force during the conquest of Algeria in the 19th century. Between 8,000 and 10,000 such operations are believed to have taken place on Algerian soil between 1956 and 1962. This historical aspect is little known due to the difficulty of accessing archives, many of which are still classified, raising questions about memory, historical truth, and justice.
Who directed Algeria, Special Weapons Sections?
Algeria, Special Weapons Sections was directed by Claire Billet.
Who stars in Algeria, Special Weapons Sections?
The principal cast of Algeria, Special Weapons Sections includes Christophe Lafaye, Mouna Soualem, Julien Kramer, Edouard Eftimakis, Igor Ochronowicz.
When was Algeria, Special Weapons Sections released and how long is it?
Algeria, Special Weapons Sections was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Algeria, Special Weapons Sections?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Algeria, Special Weapons Sections was composed by Siegfried Canto.