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October 17, 1961, Cover-up Of a Massacre

17 octobre 1961, dissimulation d’un massacre

Synopsis

On October 17 and 18, 1961, during a non-violent demonstration against the imposed curfew, dozens of Algerians were murdered in Paris by police officers acting on orders from their superiors. For forty years, this crime has been concealed; yet these events, the deadliest on French soil since the Second World War, resemble, in some respects, the darkest hours of the collaboration. Why has this history been hidden? Under what conditions, and in the name of what reasons, did officials of a democratic state conceal the scale and gravity of such events?

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Daniel Kupferstein
Screenplay & Story
Daniel Kupferstein
Original Title
17 octobre 1961, dissimulation d’un massacre
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
Arabic, French
Runtime
55m
Production Studios
Morgane Production, Histoire TV, CNC, Fonds d'Action Sociale, Forum des Images, PROCIREP

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Daniel Kupferstein

Screenplay & Story

Daniel Kupferstein

Film Editing

Patrick Zima

Department Leadership Roster

Daniel Kupferstein

Daniel Kupferstein

Writer

Daniel Kupferstein

Daniel Kupferstein

Director

Patrick Zima

Editor

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What is October 17, 1961, Cover-up Of a Massacre about?

On October 17 and 18, 1961, during a non-violent demonstration against the imposed curfew, dozens of Algerians were murdered in Paris by police officers acting on orders from their superiors. For forty years, this crime has been concealed; yet these events, the deadliest on French soil since the Second World War, resemble, in some respects, the darkest hours of the collaboration. Why has this history been hidden? Under what conditions, and in the name of what reasons, did officials of a democratic state conceal the scale and gravity of such events?

Who directed October 17, 1961, Cover-up Of a Massacre?

October 17, 1961, Cover-up Of a Massacre was directed by Daniel Kupferstein.

Who stars in October 17, 1961, Cover-up Of a Massacre?

The principal cast of October 17, 1961, Cover-up Of a Massacre includes Pierre Vidal-Naquet, Jean-Luc Einaudi.

When was October 17, 1961, Cover-up Of a Massacre released and how long is it?

October 17, 1961, Cover-up Of a Massacre was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 55m.