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Waan Yaat, on Land Belonging to the French Republic

Waan Yaat, sur une terre de la République française2022

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 12, 2022
Original language
English
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Cinematography
Emmanuel Desbouiges
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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