Film

Diego, The Forbidden Island

2002 · 52m · Documentary

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.

• David ConstantinDirector · Screenplay · Editor

Release date

January 1, 2002

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

52m

Genres

Documentary