Moroccans of Vietnam: "40 Years of Solitude" Al Jazeera Documentary | Franca Al-Khouri
In this episode of the afikra community podcast series, Bas Sou'al, Franca Al-Khouri from afikra's Berlin chapter gives a "Forward" presentation on an Al Jazeera English-language documentary "40 Years of Solitude". The documentary follows Moroccan soldiers who fought for the French in the Indochina War in Vietnam in the mid-20th century and remained in Vietnam after Morocco's Independence.
Using the documentary as a starting point, Franca explores the relationship between France (as a colonial power), Morocco and Vietnam and the lasting impact of the Indochina War on the families that were left behind.
This episode was recorded on May 15, 2023.
Bas Sou'al
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