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THE LOST BOYS OF MERCURY

by Clémence Davigo

synopsis

As children in the 60s and 70s, Dédé, Michel and Daniel were sent to the Belle Étoile Catholic “correctional” facility located in the Savoie region of France. There, they were beaten, humiliated, starved and broken. With the help of director Clémence Davigo, they finally reunite to break their silence. A moving chronicle in search of memory and justice.

international title: The Lost Boys of Mercury
original title: Les Oubliés de la Belle Étoile
country: France
year: 2023
genre: documentary
directed by: Clémence Davigo
film run: 106'
screenplay: Clémence Davigo, Anne Paschetta
cinematography by: François Chambe
film editing: Lou Vercelletto
music: Benjamin Glibert
producer: Élise Hug, Cécile Lestrade
production: Alter Ego Production

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