Maurice Audin, The Disappearance
Maurice Audin, La disparition
Synopsis
In Algiers, in June 1957, Maurice Audin, a 25-year-old mathematician, was arrested by French paratroopers. His wife, Josette, and their three children never saw him again. This documentary interweaves testimonies from French and Algerian protagonists: activists for Algerian independence, lawyers, historians, and military personnel. Drawing on the research of historian Pierre Vidal-Naquet, it blends archival footage, newspaper articles, books, drawings, and reenactments to reconstruct the context of this disappearance and denounce the torture and murder practiced in Algeria. Josette Audin is the central figure and the moral compass of this film.
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Maurice Audin
Self (archive footages)
Josette Audin
Self
Henri Alleg
Self
Pierre Vidal-Naquet
Self (archive footages)
Robert Badinter
Self
Sébastien Descoins
Maurice Audin (fictional part)
Thierry Cantero
Docteur (fictional part)
Gabriel Champeix
Misiri (fictional part)
Olivier Charasson
Charbonnier (fictional part)
Olivier Derousseau
Valentin (fictional part)
Charles Heidet
Cuomo (fictional part)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Demerliac
- Screenplay & Story
- François Demerliac
- Original Title
- Maurice Audin, La disparition
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Chaya Films, Virtuel Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Demerliac
François Demerliac
Vincent Jeannot
Céline Eudier
Serge Catoire, Joseph Strub
Department Leadership Roster
François Demerliac
Director
François Demerliac
Writer
Serge Catoire
Producer
Joseph Strub
Producer
Vincent Jeannot
Director of Photography
Céline Eudier
Editor
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What is Maurice Audin, The Disappearance about?
In Algiers, in June 1957, Maurice Audin, a 25-year-old mathematician, was arrested by French paratroopers. His wife, Josette, and their three children never saw him again. This documentary interweaves testimonies from French and Algerian protagonists: activists for Algerian independence, lawyers, historians, and military personnel. Drawing on the research of historian Pierre Vidal-Naquet, it blends archival footage, newspaper articles, books, drawings, and reenactments to reconstruct the context of this disappearance and denounce the torture and murder practiced in Algeria. Josette Audin is the central figure and the moral compass of this film.
Who directed Maurice Audin, The Disappearance?
Maurice Audin, The Disappearance was directed by François Demerliac.
Who stars in Maurice Audin, The Disappearance?
The principal cast of Maurice Audin, The Disappearance includes Maurice Audin, Josette Audin, Henri Alleg, Pierre Vidal-Naquet, Robert Badinter.
When was Maurice Audin, The Disappearance released and how long is it?
Maurice Audin, The Disappearance was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 52m.