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Manifesto of the 121
On September 5, 1960, the trial of about twenty French activists from the "Jeanson Network" began, supporters in the metropolis of the action of the Algerian FLN independence activists. But after a few days, the situation was reversed and the trial transformed into a political arena, it was the government, the army, their policy, it was the entire Algerian war whose trial began. Accused, witnesses, lawyers, overflowing a stunned court, transformed the courtroom into a tribune of the opposition. The trial coincided with the publication of the "Manifesto of the 121" on the right to insubordination, signed among others by Jean Paul Sartre, Arthur Adamov, Simone de Beauvoir, André Breton, Marguerite Duras, Pierre Boulez, René Dumont, François Chatelet…
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Plot Summary
A short documentary exploring the historical context and impact of the 'Manifesto of the 121', a declaration published in 1960 by prominent French intellectuals that supported the right to conscientious objection in the Algerian War. The film delves into the courage of those who signed and the subsequent backlash they faced.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary focused on a specific historical event and intellectual movement, 'Manifesto of the 121' received attention within circles interested in political history, the Algerian War, and French intellectualism. Its impact is primarily educational, highlighting a significant moment of dissent.
What Reviewers Say
Highlights a critical moment in French post-war history.
Examines the role of intellectuals in political discourse.
Serves as a historical record of dissent and its consequences.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The 'Manifesto of the 121' was published in the newspaper 'Le Monde' on September 6, 1960, and led to significant controversy, including a ban on the film 'La Bataille d'Alger' which was seen as sympathetic to the Algerian cause.
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