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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.

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Klaus Barbie, chef de la Gestapo de Lyon pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, est photographié menotté alors qu'il est conduit hors de la salle d'audience par des policiers lourdement armés après avoir été condamné à la prison à vie le 4 juillet 1987 à Lyon, en France, pour crimes contre l'humanité.
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Le procès de Klaus Barbie est le premier à être filmé en France, à l’instigation du garde des sceaux Robert Badinter.

Overview

  • 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.