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How could one imagine that initial reactions can upset our lives? On October 17, I heard René’s raised voice in our courtyard. I went downstairs with my baby. We managed to relieve the tension during an identity check. The police called for reinforcements, went after us. They hurt and handcuffed Hourria, Juliette, Imene (seven months pregnant), Sofiane and her sister Medja. I am a filmmaker, I live here and I witnessed this. “Gratuitous violence,” to use an old expression. Nothing is ever gratuitous. My neighbors and I asked why, we demanded justice. And suddenly we were guilty. To the police, but also to our colleagues, our friends and relatives, to institutions…

France - 2004 - 52 mn - Betacam Digital - Colour

Director Françoise Davisse Writer Françoise Davisse Camera Delphine Bolleret, Françoise Davisse Sound Richard Gellée, Jean-Pierre Soupin Editing Anne Riegel, Jamileh Nedai

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