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Executive Orders (2011)
Director: Frédéric Garson
Cast: Laurent Lucas, Natacha Régnier, Emile Abossolo M'bo, Daniel Martin
Runtime85 min
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Two French environmental activists are kidnapped by Tuareg rebels in Niger. The two were in the process of exposing the inhumane working conditions in uranium mining by France's nuclear power company. A disaster for Paris: politicians and the board of directors are arguing with the Nigerien state over uranium prices - and don't need a scandal. Diplomat Hugo is sent to negotiate with the kidnappers on site. Hélène, the head of the environmental organization, also flies in. But the string-pullers in Niger and France are acting ever more shady...
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Executive Orders is a 2011 French drama film directed by Frédéric Garson that has received a mixed critical reception. The film depicts the story of two French environmental activists who are kidnapped by Tuareg rebels in Niger while trying to expose inhumane working conditions at a uranium mine. Despite its timely subject matter, the film's performance and commercial reception have not been widely reported.
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Executive Orders (2011) directed by Frédéric Garson offers a gripping, topical drama that explores the complex intersections of environmental activism, corporate greed, and political intrigue. The film's standout performances, particularly from Laurent Lucas and Natacha Régnier, elevate the tense hostage negotiations and expose the troubling moral compromises made in the name of profit and power.
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Executive Orders is a techno-thriller novel, written by Tom Clancy and released on July 1, 1996. It picks up immediately where the final events of Debt of Honor (1994) left off, and features now-U.S. President Jack Ryan as he tries to deal with foreign and domestic threats. The book is dedicated to former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who helped launch Clancy's worldwide success as a novelist. The book debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list.
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