Décryptage

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Décryptage is a 2003 French documentary directed by Philippe Bensoussan and written by Jacques Tarnero. The 100-minute film is in French (with English subtitles) and examines how the French media covers the Arab–Israeli conflict. It argues that French coverage is often biased against Israel, a bias the film says could contribute to antisemitism. The documentary cites incidents such as the killing of Muhammad al-Durrah, the onset of the Second Intifada, and incitement in Palestinian society to illustrate perceived media bias.

During its Paris screening, security was tight and attendees were searched due to fear of an attack. The film was shown in Minnesota on November 30, 2004, as part of a program exploring perceptions of the Middle East conflict in France. It was reviewed by Le Devoir, Le Monde, and L’Humanité, as well as by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America.