Histoire d’Agir
Twenty years after the dissolution of the humanitarian organization "EquiLibre", Antoine discovers thousands of hours of unseen archival footage. Thus begins an immersion into his uncle's past, at the heart of the wars and emblematic humanitarian crises of the 80s and 90s. Together, they explore questions of solidarity, personal commitment, and ethical dilemmas linked to humanitarian aid. Through these images, Antoine revisits his uncle's choices, confronting the past with his own convictions, and wonders what it truly means to act for a better world.
Through the adventure of the NGO “EquiLibre”, we tell the story of its co-founder, Alain Michel. An ordinary man who accomplished the extraordinary. His achievements always fascinated his nephew, Antoine. Through him we will explore a new facet of Alain's character.
More than twenty years after EquiLibre ceased operations, Antoine discovers thousands of hours of archival footage documenting international conflicts and humanitarian crises. From the besieged city of Sarajevo to the Camins Spitals of Romania*, through the state of war in Poland, the Rwandan genocide, and the dark consequences of the embargo in Iraq, this film traces major historical events of the 80s and 90s.
Looking through this period, this film aims to understand Alain beyond his public notoriety. By diving into his personality and highlighting the motivations that propelled EquiLibre to the forefront of humanitarian efforts, we will explore the reasons behind its spectacular rise and equally brutal fall.
As the story unfolds, the viewer is forced to recognize Alain Michel's broader implications in the world of solidarity, and the traces left by those who dare to step out of the ordinary.
*orphanages where children were left to die