The Law of Silence
La Loi Du Silence
Synopsis
The Law of Silence, a final-year documentary by Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier at Femis, examines the 1963 Amnesty Law and the consequences it had on studies of the Algerian War. It brings together interviews conducted in 2002 with Henri Alleg, editor of the daily newspaper Alger Républicain from 1951 to 1955, and Pierre Vidal-Naquet, historian and essayist. It also features incredible statements from General Massu and lawyers unraveling the various legal defenses of people like Jean-Marie Le Pen. Not only does Moïra have her father, René Vautier, speak, but she also includes footage he himself filmed forty years earlier. A very interesting report, which notably reminds us that the Amnesty is not a pardon but the erasure of the sentence and also of the crime itself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier, Raoul Seigneur, Nadia Zibat
- Screenplay & Story
- Nadia Zibat, Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier, Raoul Seigneur
- Original Title
- La Loi Du Silence
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- La Fémis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier, Raoul Seigneur, Nadia Zibat
Nadia Zibat, Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier, Raoul Seigneur
Department Leadership Roster
Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier
Director
Raoul Seigneur
Director
Nadia Zibat
Director
Nadia Zibat
Writer
Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier
Writer
Raoul Seigneur
Writer
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What is The Law of Silence about?
The Law of Silence, a final-year documentary by Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier at Femis, examines the 1963 Amnesty Law and the consequences it had on studies of the Algerian War. It brings together interviews conducted in 2002 with Henri Alleg, editor of the daily newspaper Alger Républicain from 1951 to 1955, and Pierre Vidal-Naquet, historian and essayist. It also features incredible statements from General Massu and lawyers unraveling the various legal defenses of people like Jean-Marie Le Pen. Not only does Moïra have her father, René Vautier, speak, but she also includes footage he himself filmed forty years earlier. A very interesting report, which notably reminds us that the Amnesty is not a pardon but the erasure of the sentence and also of the crime itself.
Who directed The Law of Silence?
The Law of Silence was directed by Moïra Chappedelaine-Vautier, Raoul Seigneur, Nadia Zibat.
Who stars in The Law of Silence?
The principal cast of The Law of Silence includes René Vautier, Henri Alleg, Pierre Vidal-Naquet.
When was The Law of Silence released and how long is it?
The Law of Silence was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 23m.