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Sonia tells: Local heroine uncovers terror secrets!
On November 14, 2025, the documentary “Le choix de Sonia” reflects on the terrorist attacks in Paris and Sonia's courageous actions.
Sonia tells: Local heroine uncovers terror secrets!
On November 13, 2015, multiple terrorist attacks rocked France, leaving millions in grief and shock. Now, ten years later, these events are being processed through various media formats in order to maintain the memory of the tragedy. A particularly moving documentary, Le choix de Sonia, highlights the experiences of a mother from Seine-Saint-Denis who was directly involved in the investigation. This premium production by David André and Violette Lazard combines Sonia's powerful testimony with fictional elements based on her experience. The actress Carima Amarouche embodies Sonia and tries to make her fate understandable. Télérama reports that…
On the dark night of the attacks, which hit both the Stade de France and numerous cafés in Paris, Sonia watched the events on television in disbelief. Despite the horrors that gripped the country, two days later, on November 15, she bravely faced the situation and informed the police of her findings - a connection that led to the location of two fugitive terrorists. This heroic action helped bring about a turn in the investigation and resulted in Sonia and her family being placed in a witness protection program to ensure their safety.
Documentary and memorial series
As part of the commemoration of the terrorist attacks, various series and documentaries were also broadcast to raise awareness of the traumas suffered. A remarkable series “Des vivants”, broadcast on France 2 on November 3rd, tells the moving story of the hostages in the Bataclan. This production provides an insight into the hostage-taking by terrorists that lasted over two hours and only ended with the intervention of the Brigade de recherche et d'intervention (BRI). The series' main characters, known as "potages," are portrayed by a talented ensemble cast that addresses the emotional challenges and subsequent rehabilitation of the hostages. Le Dauphiné reports that…
These productions are not only important for collective memory, but also a step towards processing and healing for all those affected.
The current terrorist threat in Europe
The lingering memories of the terrorist attack are particularly relevant when considering the current security situation. According to information from Europol, there will continue to be worrying trends in terrorism in the EU in 2023. Since June 2023, over 46,400 reports of terrorist content have been made on social media and 1,406 removal orders have been responded to. These figures reflect ongoing efforts to combat terrorist activity by minimizing online threats. The Deputy Executive Director of Europol has stressed that the Regulation on Preventing Terrorist Content Online, adopted back in 2021, is a necessity to tackle such threats. [The European Parliament reports that...]
This issue shows that the events of 2015 are not just memories from the past, but also continue to have an impact on the current security situation and society. The discussion about terrorism and extremism remains a sensitive issue in Europe, and such reminders are crucial to preventing further tragedies.