After publishing a set of twelve Danish cartoons that triggered the wrath of Muslims worldwide, Philippe Val, the editor of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical newspaper, was cited to court by the Great Mosque of Paris, the World Muslim League and the Union of Islamic Organizations of France. Daniel Leconte has been covering this extraordinary trial in real-time, aiming to decipher the international political, ideological and media-related stakes of the case with the its key participants. The film features lawyers, witnesses, the media, editorial conferences, demonstrations of support...as well as the stances of intellectuals and politicians, the reactions of the prosecutors and of Muslim countries...A reflection on Islam, on the press, on the state of the public opinion in French society, but also an endeavor to answer the challenges that fundamentalism poses to all democracies.
Directed by Daniel Leconte
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- : Laurent Abellard
- : Xavier Liberman
- : Cyril de Turckheim
- : David Quesemand
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- : Grégoire Chevalier-Naud
- : Pyramide Distribution
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This dense, Daniel Leconte-directed documentary boasts eloquent protagonists, high stakes and a certain measure of suspense…
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...offers a strong example of individuals unafraid to stand up for basic but sometimes neglected principles even in the face of heavy intimidation and even death threats.
Todd McCarthy, Variety -
After watching this spirited, nearly two-hour documentary, you may rethink your assumptions and conclusions about the infamous Danish cartoons.
Peter Brunette, The Hollywood Reporter
