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Vive la bombe! (2007)
Director: Jean-Pierre Sinapi
Cast: Cyril Descours, Olivier Barthélémy, Matthieu Boujenah, Damien Jouillerot
Runtime88 min
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April 30, 1962. The Algerian War has been over for two months, but Charles de Gaulle negotiated with the FLN during the Évian Accords to continue nuclear testing in the Sahara Desert. Under the eyes of officials gathered in an observation post located 5 km from the blast site, the Taourirt fissures, releasing a radioactive cloud: this will be known as the Béryl accident.
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Vive la bombe! is a 2007 TV movie directed by Jean-Pierre Sinapi that dramatizes the Béryl nuclear accident in the Sahara Desert in 1962 during the Algerian War. While not widely reviewed, the film appears to have received a positive critical reception for its historical accuracy and thoughtful examination of the accident's political and environmental impact.
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Fans of historical dramas and films exploring the ethical complexities of nuclear testing will find much to appreciate in the 2007 film 'Vive la bombe!' directed by Jean-Pierre Sinapi. With its vivid depiction of the 1962 Béryl accident during the Algerian War, the film offers a thought-provoking examination of the human cost and moral ambiguity surrounding France's continued nuclear experiments in the Sahara, featuring strong performances from actors like Cyril Descours and Olivier Barthélémy.