Diego, The Forbidden Island

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Released January 01, 2002

Overview

This documentary tells of how the Chagossians were torn from their islands in the northern Indian Ocean. In 1965, the Colonial British authorities declared the isle separate from Mauritius in exchange of its independence. Then, the United States rented Diego Garcia, the largest of the isles, to install a military base and the population was sent to Mauritius. The Chagossians have spent the past 36 years living in extreme poverty in Mauritius, dreaming of one day going home.

Runtime

0h 52m


Origin Country

Mauritius


Original Language

French


Original Title

Diego l'interdite


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Mauritius

Spoken Languages

  • Français (French)

Production Companies

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    Caméléon Production

    Mauritius

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