The Abused Children of Riaumont
For decades, the pupils of the Riaumont children's village in northern France, run by Catholic monks and priests, were subjected to abuse and sexual violence. Until 2019, thousands of children were beaten, forced into hard labour and sexually abused. Former residents tell their stories in this sobering documentary.
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The Abused Children of Riaumont
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 12, 2024
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary, Drama, Crime
User Score
80%
Original Title
Les Enfants martyrs de Riaumont
Production Companies
ARTE
Director
Ixchel Delaporte
Description
For decades, the pupils of the Riaumont children's village in northern France, run by Catholic monks and priests, were subjected to abuse and sexual violence. Until 2019, thousands of children were beaten, forced into hard labour and sexually abused. Former residents tell their stories in this sobering documentary.