Part of Shorts: Hidden Histories at DOC NYC 2026

NYC PREMIERE Celebrated Algerian French filmmaker Rachid Bouchareb examines colonialism’s effects through the untold story of French atomic bomb testing in the Algerian desert. Using fascinating archival footage, he subtly makes the point that imperialism never changes its ways, bringing into focus similar events happening today. – Murtada Elfadl

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Rachid Bouchareb and producer Bilal Bouchareb.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Rachid Bouchareb

Producer: Rachid Bouchareb, Ruth Yoshie Linton, Bilal Bouchareb, Forest Whitaker

Executive Producer: CADC Muriel Merlin CNC

Cinematographer: Rachid Bouchareb

Editor: Matthieu Asano

Composer: Amine Bouhafa

Language: French

Country: France, Algeria, Japan, United States of America

Year: 2025