Boualem Sansal: From the Hell of Algerian Prisons to the End of French Democracy

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31st May 2026 1 hour 25 mins Season 4 Episode 86

Thank you to Boualem Sansal for appearing on Legend. Boualem Sansal is a Franco-Algerian writer known for his politically engaged works and his criticism of the Algerian regime and Islamism. Arrested in Algeria in 2024 following several political statements, he has become a symbol of freedom of expression. He came to Legend to share his story, recount his arrest, and discuss the battles he fights through his books.

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Season 4 · Episode 87

He Weighs 257 kg: The Daily Life of a Morbidly Obese Man (Sexuality, Diet, Hygiene...)

Thanks to Christophe for sharing his story with Legend Story. We traveled to Caen to follow him for a day and get a glimpse of his daily life. At 34, he weighs 257 kg and has lost much of his independence. Getting up, showering, using the toilet—the simplest daily tasks have become real ordeals, to the point where he relies on his wife's help every day.

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