Bokassa Documentary: "Given Is Given"

Description
Number CHU 04
Collection CHU
Title Bokassa Documentary: "Given Is Given"
Duration 00:52:55
Keyword Places : Central African Republic, Abidjan
Index : Coup, Diamond, Military, Military instruction, Arrest, accusation, Coronation, Diplomatic relations
Personalities : Bokassa Jean-Bedel, Giscard d’Estaing Valéry
Sound Sonoer
Summary The documentary shows Jean-Bédel Bokassa under house arrest in Abidjan, through excerpts from interviews and archival footage. In it, he discusses the natural resources of the Central African Republic, his relations with Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, and what he considers to be a betrayal.

Images of his coronation, Operation Barracuda, and his official meetings alternate with his accusations concerning the diamonds, the investigations against him, and his overthrow.