Boomerang Atomic

Boomerang Atomic

22 min
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NYC PREMIERE Celebrated Algerian French filmmaker Rachid Bouchareb examines colonialism’s effects through the untold story of French atomic bomb testing in the Algerian desert. Using fascinating archival footage, he subtly makes the point that imperialism never changes its ways, bringing into focus similar events happening today. – Murtada Elfadl

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Rachid Bouchareb and producer Bilal Bouchareb.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Rachid Bouchareb
Producer: Rachid Bouchareb, Ruth Yoshie Linton, Bilal Bouchareb, Forest Whitaker
Executive Producer: CADC Muriel Merlin CNC
Cinematographer: Rachid Bouchareb
Editor: Matthieu Asano
Composer: Amine Bouhafa
Language: French
Country: France, Algeria, Japan, United States of America
Year: 2025

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Event details

In-Person Date

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:40 PM

Venue

IFC Center

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Online Dates

Wednesday, November 11 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Venue

Online Screening

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