The 8th of May, 1945 - Tragedy in North Africa

The photographer travelled across part of eastern Algeria to meet survivors of the massacres, those who witnessed them, and those experienced them. From this journey, he brought back portraits and testimonies.

Jean-Louis Planche complements this work by providing a historical and contextual perspective on the events. The photographer also emphasizes the discovery of Algeria: men and women walking through the streets, children playing in vacant lots, and an arid landscape still marked by memory.