René Vautier

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René Vautier
René Vautier (2005)
Born(1928-01-15)15 January 1928
Died4 January 2015(2015-01-04) (aged 86)
Brittany, France
NationalityFrench
OccupationFilm director
Known forAfrique 50

René Vautier (15 January 1928 – 4 January 2015) was a French movie director. His movies were about many issues, such as the Algerian War, French colonialism in Africa, pollution, racism, women's rights, and apartheid in South Africa. His best known works were Afrique 50 and Avoir 20 ans dans les Aurès.

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