Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française (2022)
This movie retraces one of the bloodiest episodes in the 'Events' in New Caledonia. On December 5th, 1984, in Waan Yaat in the Hienghène valley, kanak independence activists were the victims of an ambush. The Waan Yaat massacre leaves 10 dead and 5 seriously injured. The trap was laid by small landowners from the valley, who wanted to avoid being chased out of their property. The murderers confessed to the crime but were acquitted by the French justice system, who ruled their actions were 'preventative self-defence'. Almost 40 years on, the protagonists of this tragedy speak out for the first time.
Director: Dorothée Tromparent, Emmanuel Desbouiges
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: January 1, 2022
Country: France, New Caledonia
Language: Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
new caledonia, kanak
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française about?
- This movie retraces one of the bloodiest episodes in the 'Events' in New Caledonia. On December 5th, 1984, in Waan Yaat in the Hienghène valley, kanak independence activists were the victims of an ambush. The Waan Yaat massacre leaves 10 dead and 5 seriously injured. The trap was laid by small landowners from the valley, who wanted to avoid being chased out of their property. The murderers confessed to the crime but were acquitted by the French justice system, who ruled their actions were 'preventative self-defence'. Almost 40 years on, the protagonists of this tragedy speak out for the first time.
- Who directed Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française?
- Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française was directed by Dorothée Tromparent, Emmanuel Desbouiges.
- How long is Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française?
- Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française?
- Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française is a Documentary film.
- Where was Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française produced?
- Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française was produced in France, New Caledonia.