Documentary on Sarkozy-Kadhafi Affair Launches as Trial Begins

The film 'Personne n’y comprend rien' explores allegations of Libyan financing for Sarkozy's 2007 campaign, coinciding with the former president's trial in Paris.

• The documentary, titled 'Personne n’y comprend rien,' examines the complex Sarkozy-Kadhafi affair, focusing on alleged Libyan funding of Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign.
• Directed by Yannick Kergoat and co-produced by Mediapart, the film provides a chronological account of the investigation, highlighting key figures and events.
• The trial of Sarkozy and 12 co-defendants began in Paris on January 6, marking a pivotal moment in the long-running case.
• The documentary was financed through a record-breaking crowdfunding effort, raising over €500,000 from 10,000 contributors, and was completed in under a year.
• The film opens in French cinemas on January 8, coinciding with the trial, and is being screened primarily in independent theaters across the country.

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