Making HistoryThe Pirate Flag

28/08/2021

The pirate flag flies high at most carnivals and fancy dress parties, but it's got a long and violent history behind it. The scull and crossbones once played an important role in the creation of nation states and the concept of national sovereignty.

Director

Jean-Dominique Ferrucci

Country

France

Year

2020

Duration

18 min

Available

From 16/09/2021 to 12/08/2024

Genre

Documentaries and Reportage

28/08/2021

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