Belfort, the Lion's children

Directed by Vanessa Ratignier and Christophe Bouquet

In Belfort, a tragedy is looming: the disappearance of a high-tech tradition. To avoid it and save their territory, some have decided to fight.

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In Belfort, a tragedy is looming: the disappearance of a high-tech tradition. More than 140 years old, this tradition is perpetuated from generation to generation of workers, technicians and engineers. It is honed in design offices and factories, and passed on in apprenticeship schools, universities and cutting-edge laboratories, where those who will take up the torch tomorrow are trained. This ecosystem has everything it takes to establish itself as a leader in the energy transition.

But in the wake of the sale of Alstom's energy division to General Electric, it's in danger of dying. To avoid this and save their territory, some have decided to fight.

Directed by: Vanessa Ratignier and Christophe Bouquet
Written by: Vanessa Ratignier
Production: YAMI 2 - Christophe Nick
Broadcaster: France 3
Year of release: 2021
Duration: 60 min

The camera invites itself into the action. It captures encounters with regional representatives of all stripes, convinced by this mobilization without labels. A demonstration is organized, but it struggles to bring people together. The pandemic has come and gone, shaking up the way people work. A 2.0 struggle, as also recounted in this pertinent and sensitive film. - Télérama