France 2 Premieres Documentary Revisiting Klaus Barbie Trial Through Archival Footage
The series, directed by Gabriel Le Bomin, revisits France’s first filmed trial for crimes against humanity, offering new insights into its historical and legal significance.
- The documentary, airing April 8, 2025, on France 2, explores the 1987 trial of Klaus Barbie, the first crimes against humanity trial filmed in France.
- Director Gabriel Le Bomin curated the series from 140 hours of archival footage, focusing on pivotal witness testimonies and courtroom moments.
- The trial, made possible to film by a legislative decision from then-Minister of Justice Robert Badinter, remains a landmark event in French legal history.
- This is the first installment in a series revisiting major war crimes trials, with upcoming episodes on Maurice Papon and Paul Touvier set to air on France 3 and France 5 later this month.
- The series highlights the enduring impact of these trials on collective memory and the importance of preserving historical records for future generations.
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