The documentary explores the life and career of Jacques Vergès, a lawyer who defended various revolutionaries and outcasts, including members of the Algerian FLN, Palestinian FPLP, and the Khmer Rouge. The film combines archival footage, news articles, and photographs with contemporary interviews to examine Vergès's connections to the Nazis, his marriage, courtroom methods, and disappearance.
L'avocat de la terreur
The film explores the life of Jacques Vergès, a lawyer and former guerrilla fighter who has represented notorious individuals like Klaus Barbie and Roger Garaudy.