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Executive Orders (2011)

Executive Orders (2011)

Drama
Release Date: 2011, November 1
Directors: Frédéric Garson
Countries: France
Production: TV5 Monde, ARTE, Maha Productions, France Télévisions
Cast: Daniel Martin, Emile Abossolo M'bo, Frédéric Pierrot, Patrick Descamps, Laurent Lucas, Natacha Régnier

Overview:

Two French environmental activists are kidnapped by Tuareg rebels in Niger. The two were in the process of exposing the inhumane working conditions in uranium mining by France's nuclear power company. A disaster for Paris: politicians and the board of directors are arguing with the Nigerien state over uranium prices - and don't need a scandal. Diplomat Hugo is sent to negotiate with the kidnappers on site. Hélène, the head of the environmental organization, also flies in. But the string-pullers in Niger and France are acting ever more shady...